You Asked: What Is Difference Between Ubuntu Desktop and Server?
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Should I use Ubuntu desktop or server?

You should opt for Ubuntu Server over Ubuntu Desktop if you plan to run your server headless. Because the two Ubuntu flavors share a core kernel, you can always add a GUI later. … If Ubuntu Server includes the packages you need, use Server and install a desktop environment.

Can Ubuntu desktop be used as a 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.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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