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 * Where can I find the Ubuntu server CD images?

 http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-server/

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I will build an FAQ section for the Ubuntu server (related to Dapper), Frank.

Server FAQ

  • Are there different repositories for desktop and server?
    • No, there are no desktop and server-specific repositories

  • What's the difference between desktop and server?
    • The first difference is in the CD contents. I hope that the desktop version doesn't need an explanation, while the "Server" CD instead of having packages like X, Gnome or KDE has all those packages that can be useful on a server: Apache2, Bind9 and so on. This is only for the users' comfort, nothing more. In theory, using a Desktop CD with a minimal installationa and installing, for example, apache2 from the network, one can obtain the exact same result that can be obtained by inserting the Server CD and installing apache2 from the cd-rom. This is going to change slightly in the future, for dapper.

  • What excactly will change for Dapper? The technical goals for dapper are:
    • - an optimized kernel that will be installed automatically from the CD and will also be available for a network installation. - better selection of packages available from the CD. - 5 years support (against 3 years for the desktop version).

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