How to Build a Custom Desktop with Ubuntu Server

Download Ubuntu Server and install it.

If you have a proprietary graphics card, then add the following PPA:

$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:oibaf/graphics-drivers

If you want to install the latest version of the Cinnamon Desktop Environment, then add the following PPA:

$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:embrosyn/cinnamon

If you want to install the latest version of Kodi Media Center, then add the following PPA:

$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa

If you want to install Syncthing, then enter the following commands: Continue reading