Running Ubuntu Headless

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I would like to run Ubuntu headless , keyboard less, and mouse less. I plan on logging in remotely to the box from a Mac. The primary reason for doing this is lack of space. How can I install and setup this up without hassles? Meaning, I don't want to have recompile my kernel or tweak driver settings.

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Log in graphically? Or just a command line like SSH? – Oli Mar 29 '14 at 10:08 — Oli, Mar 29 '14 at 10:08

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 28 '18 at 18:58

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If you plan on using only the command line, then SSH is the way to go. There is an excellent tutorial in the official documentation.
If you are interested in desktop sharing, then you need VNC or something similar. Take a look at this help page.

edited Jun 28 '18 at 18:58

Volker Siegel

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answered Mar 29 '14 at 13:26

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I plan on using the X11 server software on my Mac to access manipulate the desktop. – user331905 Mar 29 '14 at 14:28

Running Ubuntu Headless

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