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09-05-2007

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fruitcakegirl

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Originally Posted by devils_casper

I think you have installed Ubuntu Server. It doesn't install X Server by default. Post the contents of /etc/lsb-release here.
If its Server only then execute this

Code:

sudo apt-cdrom add
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop

Would it just be easier to install the desktop version? I'm downloading it now, I just can't believe I was stupid enough to not notice I got Server last time

09-05-2007	#22 (permalink)
devils casper Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chandigarh, India Posts: 21,081	Installation Process of both versions is same. Ubuntu Server is Ubuntu Desktop version ( Without X Server ) + Server Packages. __________________ It takes a lot of time to be a genius, you have to sit around so much doing nothing, really doing nothing. - Gertrude Stein New Users: Read This First

09-05-2007

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fruitcakegirl

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Originally Posted by devils_casper

Installation Process of both versions is same.
Ubuntu Server is Ubuntu Desktop version ( Without X Server ) + Server Packages.

So do I just struggle with ubuntu server? I really don't understand it at all.

09-05-2007

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devils casper

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So do I just struggle with ubuntu server?

Not really but If you are not planning to run any Server then I would suggest you to install Ubuntu Desktop only.

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09-05-2007	#25 (permalink)
fruitcakegirl Just Joined! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12	Thanks I think I'll try the desktop version. Thank you all for being so patient and helpful ( who knows I might be back soon!)

09-05-2007	#26 (permalink)
devils casper Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chandigarh, India Posts: 21,081	You are most Welcome ! Feel free to ask any time. __________________ It takes a lot of time to be a genius, you have to sit around so much doing nothing, really doing nothing. - Gertrude Stein New Users: Read This First

09-05-2007	#27 (permalink)
arochester Linux Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 169	Preferably get the Alternate disk and use the Text install

09-09-2007	#28 (permalink)
fruitcakegirl Just Joined! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12	Well the Desktop version is working very wellexcept when I try to install anything (in this case a modem). Everytime I try, I get an error message saying there is: No application suitable for automatic installation is available for handling this kind of file. What do I do?

09-09-2007	#29 (permalink)
devils casper Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chandigarh, India Posts: 21,081	Which package are you trying to install? Check this tutorial : How to Install Softwares in Linux. __________________ It takes a lot of time to be a genius, you have to sit around so much doing nothing, really doing nothing. - Gertrude Stein New Users: Read This First

09-09-2007	#30 (permalink)
arochester Linux Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 169	I echo that. What package(s) are you trying to install EXACTLY? Where are you downloading it (them) from?

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