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Getting a Linux Mint graphical interface on Ubuntu 12.04.2 Server

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After successful installation of Ubuntu 12.04.2, a change is needed from graphics-less Ubuntu server terminal-style interface to a Linux Mint graphical interface.

I have booted with an inserted Linux Mint 15 Cinnamon install disc. I had no response beyond an initial prompt between similar "Ubuntu with Linux" options that led to operation just like it was without a disc-inserted-boot without a directed Linux installation.

This situation is Ubuntu server operating on 160 GB of 320 GB with an operator who's inexperienced with terminal-style interfaces and a need for a graphical interface.

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answered 3 Years ago polcomposte · Accepted Answer

Does it have to be cinnamon that you install on the machine?

Try

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gwendal-lebihan-dev/cinnamon-stable

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install cinnamon

That will install cinnamon (the Mint desktop) on your machine.
If it can be any other desktop environment (XFCE is nice, lightweight and easy to use) you can use

sudo apt-get install <desktop name>

e.g. xubuntu-desktop lubuntu-desktop or kubuntu-desktop for XFCE, LXDE and KDE respectively

EDIT: This website has a tutorial for installing it

http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/04/26/install-the-latest-and-greatest-cinnamon-desktop-on-ubuntu-12-04/