Frequent Question: What Is the Difference Between Ubuntu Desktop and Server Editions?
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What is the difference between Ubuntu server and desktop editions?

The main difference in Ubuntu Desktop and Server is the desktop environment. While Ubuntu Desktop includes a graphical user interface, Ubuntu Server does not. This is because most servers run headless. … Although some Linux server operating systems feature desktop environments, many lack a GUI.

Can I use Ubuntu desktop as server?

The short, short, short answer is: Yes. You can use Ubuntu Desktop as a server. And yes, you can install LAMP in your Ubuntu Desktop environment. It will dutifully hand out web pages to anyone who hits the IP address of your system.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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