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Old 02-05-2009, 08:12 PM   #1
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No GUI on Ubuntu minimal install, intrepid ibex..

have installed the minimal version of Ubuntu Intrepid.. can't seem to get the gui to work.. any thoughts?
 
Old 02-05-2009, 09:19 PM   #2
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You will need to install the x system and the WM and the File manager that you want.
 
Old 02-07-2009, 10:42 AM   #3
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Check out this site for further help

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/minimal
 
Old 02-08-2009, 01:46 PM   #4
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thank you.. will check that out!
 
Old 02-15-2009, 11:34 PM   #5
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hey thanks for the advice.. it worked and finally can make good use of this old dell laptop.. am using it now.. good luck.. thanks so much again.
 
  


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