Ian you own this? There are ommissions Ive found when you updated this to include Precise. Sure I'll give you the answer. But yu have to go thrugh my rant to get it. First do not expect me to be tactful. In my line of work PC and tact servce only to get people hurt or worse. I said Zero BS. You ask ...

Like I already said it is a server distro, hence sound and video drivers are not needed. Then why answer the question if you don't have an answer? Anyway I found the answer on my own. I am no Linux expert, just picking up things as I go along :!: :!: . Who is? I've been in computers since the 70's ...

Why can't Linux people just answer the question? I already know that. Anyway if I install a complete precise from the live CD I get all the crap I don't want. Since this here's to build a media server and they include a desktop, which is presumably to attract non CLI people why not have the ability ...

I'm working in installing Pricise server on an old gaming computer. So far everything works although I was very surprised to see it come up with a Unity GUI and then finding I can run Gnome as well. While primarily a server that got me to thinking I could use gnome for a desktop as well, primarily f...

Got it sorted out now. Thanks.

@Ian Yes I had that right. Not sure where I went right but I have it working now. Probably in the xstartup file. I killed the old one and started over. :D Another question if I may. My disability makes it hard to use the command line. Actually it makes it difficult to type not work a command line. I...

Howdy, My name is Ranger. I'm a disabled Vietnam vet and retired tribal-ranger and adventure guide living somewhere in the Sonora Desert. This is my service dog Jin, a border collie that's smarter than a 5th grader; better trained too. He helps me about with medical alerts, assistance and by writing...