Ubuntu Server is a flavour of the Ubuntu operating system. It is the same core product as the Desktop version, but with certain differences that make it more suitable as a server. Most notably, it's missing a GUI. is a free desktop and server operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux. Note that https://askubuntu.com is specifically dedicated to Ubuntu questions.
Philosophy
The goal of the Ubuntu project is to provide a free computer environment, centered on a Linux distribution and complemented by online services.
Releases
Ubuntu includes a small amount of non-free software such as drivers. Ubuntu offers a large amount of packages directly taken from Debian's unstable distribution, in the form of the universe repository.
There is a release of Ubuntu every six months. One in four is a long-term support (LTS) release.
Links
- https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Servers
- https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ServerFaq
- https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Tasksel
Common tasks
- Install a package:
apt-get install package-name - Apply updates:
apt-get update; apt-get upgrade - Configure the machine as a LAMP server:
sudo apt-get install tasksel && sudo tasksel
