Install GUI environment in Ubuntu server

Introduction:

• If what you only want is a Gnome graphical desktop running on top of a Ubuntu server and a few basic indicator-applet, you can follow the instruction below.

Installation:

OS

• Reference: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/install-ubuntu-server

1. [Comment] Install Ubuntu Server
2. sp@simple-plan:~ sudo apt-get update
3. sp@simple-plan:~ sudo apt-get upgrade

GUI

1. [Comment] Install ubuntu-desktop applications
2. sp@simple-plan:~ sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends ubuntu-desktop 
3. [Comment] Install indicator applets
4. sp@simple-plan:~ sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends indicator-applet-complete indicator-applet indicator-session
5. [Comment] Reboot, it's done!
6. sp@simple-plan:~ sudo reboot