Probably stupid question, but

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> Alternatively, if you're not meeting with success in disabling

> NetworkManager, then install Ubuntu Server and "apt-get install

> ubuntu-desktop" once you have it running. You'll end up with effectively

> the same thing without NetworkManger and you'll get a pretty system report

> every time you login via ssh to assist her (assuming you're planning on

> doing that).

 

Still, "apt-get install ubuntu-desktop" adds everything you'd get when you install the Desktop version, like Bluetooth and the hundreds of other unneeded background services. Be easier to just install the Desktop version and then disable Network Manager. You'd end up with the same thing, but with less effort. 

 

sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends ubuntu-desktop

 

That creates a more minimal install of Ubuntu without Network Manager. Although you'll need to install a few things by hand for a more complete system. I have a list of the steps to take, but installing from scratch might not be the intent of the OP.

 

 

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