I am considering two options for installing Xubuntu 14.04.1 on my PC. I can install Ubuntu using this disc image, and then use the repositories to install the Xubuntu desktop.
The other option is to install Xubuntu using this disc image directly.
What are the differences between these two paths to getting the Xubuntu desktop on my PC? What are the pros and cons?
You're better off with instaling Xubuntu. Althoug they share the same base (Ubuntu), Xubuntu is more clean and you'll get only the packages you need.
For example:
1 - Installing Ubuntu and then installing XFCE (Xubuntu), you'll end up with a lot of packages and customizations that you don't want or need.
2 - Installing Xubuntu will get you a clean, strimmed version of Xubuntu, wich is what you need.
3 - There's a team dedicated to Xubuntu that's dedicated to this customized distro, and therefore you will have a space more dedicated for the DE you want.
If later you decide do install something else (Gnome, Unity, etc) you still can do it, because Xubuntu is Ubuntu.
