Avinash Rao wrote: > *snip* > My question is what happens if i install gnome-desktop or > ubuntu-desktop or xubuntu-desktop etc on top of 64-bit server kernel? > I searched the net and i found so many different answers, many tell me > installing ubuntu-desktop will make the server function like a desktop > kernel. Few suggested installing xorg gnome-core and gdm, which i did > on a separate test system, startx didn't work for me after xorg > installation, cox of empty xorg.conf file and guess bcoz of the huge > flat monitor and video card, after installing gnome-core it worked, > gdm installation gave me a cool login screen after reboot. This is > just a plain gnome interface without much tools or any applications > installed. So, i will have to install almost every application from > scratch, even the network-manager applet is missing! :) > Install ubuntu-desktop and that should pull all of the applications down that you want (default Gnome install with apps). AFAIK, anyway. > I don't mind installing everything manually, but i am apprehensive > about integration with LTSP and other services. will all the basic > options screen lock, office dictionaries, etc.. work, if i install it > manually. or Do you suggest installation of ubuntu-desktop on top of > this 64-bit server kernel? > There's nothing wrong with doing that, in fact you *need* all of these apps on the server if the LTSP clients are going to use them. The kernel and the apps are separated - I normally install the server kernel image on the server (whether i386 or AMD64) which is definitely a good idea - the LTSP chroot (for the clients) will still have the i386 kernel installed, obviously. > A gentleman suggested installing Ubuntu Desktop 64-bit OS from the CD > and then replace the kernel with a server kernel, cox it may integrate > well with the GUI. > Not sure about "integrating well with the gui" but it's a good idea since the server kernel gives you access to > 3GB RAM (if you have more than that in your server) as well as other optimizations.
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