Ubuntu Server

[mrchow19910319]

Is there anyone here who install ubuntu server then install all the utilities later? 

 

Like I want to install my own DE, my own window manager etc. 

 

Just starting from scratch. 

[mrchow19910319]

is it stable? or more reliable ? 

[Electronics Wizardy]

Yea I have done this many times. Does the exact same thing as doing it in the installer. Just running apt get and installing packages.

 

 

[Windows7ge]

I wouldn't call it more stable but if you wanna start from the ground up that's definitely one way of going about it. You know Ubuntu Desktop gives you the option to install the OS with only the essential applications right? Save you the trouble of installing a desktop just to end up in the same place.

[mrchow19910319]

55 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Yea I have done this many times. Does the exact same thing as doing it in the installer. Just running apt get and installing packages.

 

 

I see.

51 minutes ago, Windows7ge said:

I wouldn't call it more stable but if you wanna start from the ground up that's definitely one way of going about it. You know Ubuntu Desktop gives you the option to install the OS with only the essential applications right? Save you the trouble of installing a desktop just to end up in the same place.

Just want to  try something new. I am currently using Xubuntu 18.04 and really dig XFCe.

I am aware of the "minimal installation" option.

 

Also do you guys happen to know, how to install pre-compiled app on linux? 

I tried to "systemlink" the app but couldn't.  (I dont know whether thats the right term for it or not)

[Electronics Wizardy]

2 minutes ago, mrchow19910319 said:

Also do you guys happen to know, how to install pre-compiled app on linux? 

what app? there should be a man page to explain

[mrchow19910319]

8 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

what app? there should be a man page to explain

firefox china... nvm I will post another thread just for this issue. I dont have time for this right now. 

 

[Sauron]

10 hours ago, mrchow19910319 said:

I tried to "systemlink" the app but couldn't.  (I dont know whether thats the right term for it or not)

You mean "symbolic link" or symlink. If you want to have an executable run without having to type the full path then you can place it somewhere like ~/.local/bin and make sure that folder is in your $PATH.

[mrchow19910319]

1 hour ago, Sauron said:

You mean "symbolic link" or symlink. If you want to have an executable run without having to type the full path then you can place it somewhere like ~/.local/bin and make sure that folder is in your $PATH.

You think this guide is good? 

 

https://medium.com/@js_debugger/how-to-install-firefox-developer-edition-on-ubuntu-1c7f5f2b6883