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I have a Windows XP laptop, in which I run VirtualBox with the latest Ubuntu, my hardware is little old, so running the latest version of Ubuntu inside Virtual box is kind of a hassle, very slow performances, even if all i'm doing is running the terminal and practicing Linux commands !

I tried DSL (Damn Small Linux) with my VirtualBox, very small distro (50 MB), I am satisfied with how faster is my system now, but I miss Ubuntu, moreover, DSL is missing too many commands, such as sed an many others that I can't remember.

Is it possible to run Ubuntu just in console mode, no GUI or minimum GUI...no nice effects no fancy graphics? A link / tutorial would be much appreciated.

Kevin Bowen
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The easiest way is to install Ubuntu Server inside VirtualBox, it cames with no GUI by default, just command line.

If you change your mind and need a GUI, try Lubuntu,it uses LXDE a quite light GUI.

Javier Rivera
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If you have installed ubuntu on vbox than run ubuntu and press right-ctrl + F2

By doing this you will enter terminal mode and to come back anytime to GUI PRESS right-ctrl + F7

By doing this i think you dont even need to install new ubuntu you can run your current ubuntu without graphics and can practice

Hope this will help you

Yousaf Ehsan
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You can try installing Xubuntu.

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