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How do i load the OS? newbie stuck at ****@****:~$

Asked by ryan

Ok. I am very new to this OS. I was only using windows before. However I decided to give this a try.

I downloaded and burnt the setup CD-ROM.
- Installed OS (server)
-logged in (cmd line style)

now as far as I know i cant go any farther then "myname@domain:~$"

my question is how do I boot the OS?
I am fairly advanced with windows however, this is a whole new language for me so please talk slow lol.

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Sean Sosik-Hamor (sciri) said : 		#1

You have booted the OS. The Server install disc has a barebones user interface and is designed specifically for running services such as Web servers, database servers, etc. In other words, most servers aren't used to physically sit at them and use them.

Instead, you want to download and install the Desktop disc. :) The Ubuntu Desktop has everything you need as a Windows user coming into the Linux world (Web Browser, E-mail, etc.).

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Rolando Blanco (rolando) said : 		#2

In fact, you must to change your mind, You will see that learning how works your PC is know more about technology, And will see that know how and were to make CLICKs is not Technologie.

It is a very change in Paradigm, but, you don't need a GUI to use a Server.

I suggest you that try to a Ubuntu Desktop (It have the same power of a Server but have all ready installed the GUI and their applications) Then when know better the Desktop, will understand the Server easy.

Good Luck!!! and "Welcome to the real world!" ;)

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ryan (racecar-123) said : 		#3

What I am trying to do is host a webpage and mail service off of this "server". I no I wont be able to browse the internet and play music and stuff like that, however I want to configure my server. I am lost. After the setup is it already complelete? What I mean by this, can I upload from my HTML creator program and call it done?

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Best Sean Sosik-Hamor (sciri) said : 		#4

OK ryan, I understand now. For an overview of Ubuntu Server, check out:

 * https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/serverguide/C/index.html

For specifics on setting up a Web server, check out:

 * https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/serverguide/C/httpd.html

In a nutshell, you'll need to make sure the Apache Web server is installed (see the Web server guide above) and then start uploading your files to /var/www.

The links in the above server guide will give an overview on setting up an Ubuntu Web server as well as getting files onto the system.

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ryan (racecar-123) said : 		#5

Thanks Sean Sosik-Hamor, that solved my question.