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I’ve been using 18.04 server for several months to host a few services. I’ve recently started diving into Docker and in many of the guides I encounter they give command line calls that use NetworkManager, which is not installed with server. This is annoying to the point I’m asking myself why I’m not using Desktop.

I chose the server flavor mostly because I like the geekiness of the command line. I also figured it is less resource intensive than its Desktop counterpart. I know I can install Desktop and still use the command line, but what am I “saving” by using Server over Desktop, especially if both versions use the same kernel?

If I’m using the machine as a server, how much is Desktop costing me in terms of resources and performance?

Zanna
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  • It honestly depends on the Desktop Environment that you choose to run. Lubuntu and Xubuntu are both lightweights when it comes to resources compared to some of the others. See: https://askubuntu.com/questions/65083/what-kinds-of-desktop-environments-and-shells-are-available to help you make a choice. – Terrance Jan 18 '19 at 16:54
  • You can disable desktop greeter from startup, and start it manually when needed. This way you'll have text login and screen – LeonidMew Jan 18 '19 at 18:27

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