Desktop on server

[Roger Neth Jr]

On Sun, 2007-04-08 at 15:05 +0930, Troy Davis wrote:
> Hi, guys I have installed server. Done update then upgrade.
> 
> Then I apt-get install ubuntu-desktop during the install I choose 1600
> x 1200 which I sure my monitor can handle.
> 
> But on reboot my monitor seems to flash a little of the logon colour
> of the desktop then my monitor turns off
> 
>  
> 
> So I have 3 questions
> 
>      1. How can I boot normally and not automatically start the gui
>      2. how do I then start the gui manually when I do want to use it
>      3. What  is the config file called and located so I can change
>         the default screen res for the desktop so I can try and get it
>         to display 
> 
>  
> 
> Regards Troy
> 
> Comstech Systems
> 
> www.comstech.com.au
> 
>  
> 
> 
Hello Troy, 

I tried the server (Feisty) and then installed the gnome desktop. It
rebooted with not the resolution I wanted.

I googled and found on the Ubuntu forum to install the regular desktop
and then add the LAMP packages. This booted up properly with the screen
resolution I wanted.

I just wanted to share my experience with adding gnome desktop to a
server install vice adding LAMP packages on top of gnome desktop.

It seemed much easier adding LAMP packages to the gnome desktop. I also
added latest webmin that works great so far.

Best to you,

Roger

John 1:1