Booting up

[James Takac]

On Sunday 17 February 2008 17:18:28 Nick I wrote:
> I just done my first ever install of Ubuntu 7.10 from a CD of
> ubuntu-7.10-server-i386.iso - everything went OK, but I'm unfamiliar with
> linux. When I boot up it requests username then password but the desktop
> doesn't load, I just get username at ubuntu:~$ - if this is what's meant to
> happen, what do I do now?  If it isn't, what's the fix?

Hi Nick

I'm no expert re this but I believe the server edition doesn't come with a 
desktop installed. That has to be installed on top so to speak. Gnome desktop 
being the more common I think. if you prefer a gui to work from then you need 
to install your prefered desktop. Others here will likely be able to better 
help you.

James