The Ubuntu Linux operating system is available either with or without a desktop environment. The version with the desktop environment is meant for personal use and includes word processing, email and graphic editing software. The version without the desktop environment is called 'Ubuntu Server.' The server version does not come with any graphical software or productivity software. There are three different desktop environments available for the Ubuntu operating system. The default is the Gnome desktop. The other two are the KDE and the XFCE desktop environments.
Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS. Download the latest LTS version of Ubuntu, for desktop PCs and laptops. LTS stands for long-term support — which means five years, until April 2023, of free security and maintenance updates, guaranteed. For other versions of Ubuntu Desktop including torrents, the network installer, a list of local mirrors. May 05, 2018 The clip describes how to install Ubuntu server 18.04 from USB.
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Type the command 'sudo apt-get update' to update the list of software packages available.
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Type the command 'sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop' to install the Gnome desktop.
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Type the command 'sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop' to install the XFCE desktop.
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Type the command 'sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop' to install the KDE desktop.
Type the command 'sudo reboot' to reboot the server.
Tip
- Type the command 'sudo aptitude install --no-install-recommends ubuntu-desktop' to install the Gnome desktop without any additional software such as OpenOffice and Evolution.