GUI for Ubuntu Server 9.04

[LinuxeD]

I'm new to linux based servers and i am not so strong with commands and CLI based interface. Can anyone tell me a way to get GUI for Ubuntu Server 9.04? I hope i will get help soon. Thanx in advance...

[Rudra.J]

Installing GUI is possible on Ubuntu servers. You can install the GUI by two ways :

• Install Webmin
• Install desktop Environment

You can decide what you want to use? Webmin will let you control your server with GUI interface from another network computer through a web browser. Else you can install Desktop Environment on your Server and manage it locally. You can choose which type suits you...

[LinuxeD]

I guess i would like to install Desktop Environment as using my server from a network is rather insecure. So i would definitely install a desktop environment. But any help with it? Please help, i am still struggling with commands.

[Rudra.J]

Ok, Here is how to install GUI on your Ubuntu Server. First, enable Universe and multiverse repositories in /etc/apt/sources.list file. Then you need to be connected to the internet. Now type :

sudo apt-get update

Then the source list will be updated and you will have the packages ready to download. Now type this :

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop

This will install Ubuntu's default GUI desktop environment which is gnome along with some important features like evolution, openoffice, etc. Hope this helps...