GUI

[Nils Kassube]

Mani, Biju P. wrote:
> I have downloaded the iso image of ubuntu server 7.0.4 and installed
> the same on my machine. How do I get the GUI interface. I am quite new
> to linux and hence do not know any commands. I read the various help
> forums which were all confusing like use sudo apt-get install
> ....gnome-desktop, ubuntu-desktop, kde. I have downloaded the iso image
> of ubuntu desktop but it loads on my windows XP but does not show any
> installation options. I have also downloaded kubuntu desktop. What do I
> do now???

Either use

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop

if you want to use the Gnome desktop or

sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop

if you prefer to use KDE. You can even install both and then choose Gnome 
or KDE for the session when you login.


Nils