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sudo apt-get install kdm xorg xfce4 firefox synaptic
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On Ubuntu Hardy (8.04) and later releases, use the command:
sudo apt-get install xorg
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startx
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Fluxbox
Fluxbox is a beautiful, highly configurable desktop system that is easy on system resources without compromising on graphical appeal. Fluxbox is the default window manager for a number of Linux distributions, probably most notable among them being Damn Small Linux.
Install Fluxbox with this command:
sudo apt-get install fluxbox fluxconf
Once installed, you can start Fluxbox with the startx command. Remember, if you enjoy working with Fluxbox, you should consider Fluxbuntu as an option.
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Login managers
Login managers will assist in choosing a graphical environment and will not require the user to start x.org to get into the window manager.
It's important to note that it's not necessary to use a login manager. If you're willing to log in at the command line and start X manually, you can save yourself a lot of system resources -- and the time it takes to load them. That can be a more appealing option on older machines.
GDM
GDM is the Ubuntu default for a login manager. However, GDM has a reputation of being a heavyweight, and on a system that needs as little bulk as possible, you might find it to be a burden. If you've got a decent system, install it using:
sudo apt-get install gdm
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XFE is an even lighter file manager, intended to mimic the Windows Explorer interface. It has very few dependencies and is very fast.
sudo apt-get install xfe
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cluded with the alternate (install) CDs needs that much space to run reliably. Smaller memor
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you can expect a sparse Ubuntu system to boot to a graphical desktop on anywhere from 19 MB to 54 MB
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Swap space is crucial to low-memory machines, so don't be stingy when setting up your system.
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Disk space on an absolutely minimal installation can be reduced to as little as 600 MB.
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Have a look at VirtualBox or VMware for running a VM: configure the VM with same hardware as the target machine.
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The command-line version of Ubuntu is a sparse system, without any graphical elements. It's a text-only version
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sudo aptitude update
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sudo aptitude upgrade
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The absolute minimum for any graphical environment is X.org
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Add Sticky Noteboot from any Alternate CD and choose "Install a command-line system." It is exactly the same command-line system on Kubuntu/Xubuntu/Ubuntu Alternate CDs.
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If your computer is not able to run the standard Desktop installation CD, you can use an Alternate installation CD instead. The Alternate CD also allows more advanced installation options which are not available with the Desktop CD.
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Add Sticky Note
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Interesting selection of Window Managers. It is a list of usual suspects, with 2 promising recruits: FVWM-Crystal and Openbox, but the omission of Enlightenment, Blackbox and WindowMaker.
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Public Stiky Notes
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