how to install GUI on Ubuntu Linux 7.04

pwts2004 · 02-19-2009, 12:10 AM

Hi, i am new to Ubuntu Linux. Pls is there any one can tell me how to install GUI on Ubuntu Linux. Thanks

graemef · 02-19-2009, 12:45 AM

There is no such thing as a GUI however, Ubuntu runs the Gnome desktop and this is in essence your GUI.

If this doesn't help then for what tools/programs did you want a GUI?

pwts2004 · 02-19-2009, 02:05 AM

Thanks. What i want is, i want to install GUI for Ubuntu Linux 7.04 Server. if not difficult for me at command mode.

Quote:

Originally Posted by graemef

There is no such thing as a GUI however, Ubuntu runs the Gnome desktop and this is in essence your GUI.

If this doesn't help then for what tools/programs did you want a GUI?

linuxlover.chaitanya · 02-19-2009, 03:27 AM

To get the graphical interface you will need desktop environment. There are gnome kde etc available. If it is a server you will want it to be light so XFCE is good choice.
Using synaptic package manager search for xfce and install it.

j-ray · 02-19-2009, 04:01 AM

if you run it right now and only get a console / bash you may simply type
startx
you better dont do that as root user. If you are logged in as root switch to another user first
su - someOneElse
(someOneElse should be a registered user on the box)

snowday · 02-19-2009, 07:09 AM

Support for Ubuntu 7.04 ended in October 2008 and its repositories are closed; that is why you're having trouble installing anything. I recommend upgrading to a more recent version of Ubuntu (8.10 is current) and using the Desktop rather than Server CD, that way you will have a GUI (Gnome desktop) without any extra steps. Then, you can easily install any server applications you wish. Good luck!