Approximate a command-line install with the Server ISO

[SteveRiley]

I am not a fan of GUI installers. I prefer to run the command-line text mode installer in advanced mode, and I always relied on the alternate CD ISO to achieve this. With the disappearance of the alternate ISO, I've found that the Server ISO can be an appropriate subsitute.

At the point during the installation process where you are presented with a menu of packages to install, ensure that nothing is selected.

Once the install finishes, you can completely de-server-ize it with these commands:

sudo tasksel remove server
sudo apt-get purge $(dpkg --get-selections | grep deinstall | cut -f1)
sudo apt-get purge linux-headers-server
sudo apt-get purge linux-server
sudo apt-get --purge autoremove

Then proceed with

sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop