The best Server

[Markus Schönhaber]

Robert Steinmetz wrote:

> Markus Schönhaber wrote:

>> If you really think you must run GUI apps on a server - install the
>> appropriate packages, or maybe even (k)ubuntu-desktop (but I don't have
>> the slightest idea why one could want that).

> I normally install a GUI (usually Ubuntu Desktop) on servers. Among other things 
> you get a lot of monitoring and the ability to run X-windows on other (remote) 
> screens. I also like running several terminal windows on the main screen when 
> updating/configuring the server.

I don't see why you want/need X for that.
Anyway, GUI apps or not, I doubt that you turn your machines into
servers by using telinit 1.

Regards
  mks