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 ====== How to Install a Desktop (GUI) on a Linux Ubuntu Server ====== ====== How to Install a Desktop (GUI) on a Linux Ubuntu Server ======
  
-Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS (or previous versions) does not include a Graphical User Interface (GUI) upon installation.  However, a desktop environment (a GUI) can be added after Ubuntu Server is installed.  Installation is done from the command line interface (CLI) either with or without the necessity of installing or employing the task select manager utility (tasksel), which necessity will depend on the Display Manager and/or the GUI that you choose.+Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS (or previous version) does not include a Graphical User Interface (GUI) upon installation.  However, a desktop environment (a GUI) can be added after Ubuntu Server is installed.  Installation is done from the command line interface (CLI) either with or without the necessity of installing or employing the task select manager utility (tasksel), which necessity will depend on the Display Manager and/or the GUI that you choose.
  
 ===== Update the Repositories and Packages ===== ===== Update the Repositories and Packages =====
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 ===== Switching Among Graphical Interfaces ===== ===== Switching Among Graphical Interfaces =====
  
-If you have more than one GUI installed you can select which one GUI that you wish to use when you launch your display manager and are prompted to login. **PRESS the F1 key at the login screen** and you will be offered a selection from the multiple GUIs that are installed. Select your GUI of choice and finish log-in after making your selection.+If you have more than one GUI installed you can select which one GUI that you wish to use when you launch your display manager and are prompted to login. **PRESS the F1 key at the login screen** and you will be offered a selection from the multiple GUIs that are installed. Make your GUI choice and log-in with your credentials.
  
      
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