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how to install gui on base server configuration installation of enterprise linux

this is tutorial how to install desktop environment on base server configuration installation of enterprise linux

installation desktop environment (gnome)
install several group packages below :
# yum groupinstall “Base”
# yum groupinstall “X Window System”
# yum groupinstall “Desktop”
# yum groupinstall “General Purpose Desktop”

to install web browser application (mozilla firefox)  :
# yum groupinstall “Internet Browser”

to install office and mail client applications (openoffice.org, evolution)  :
# yum groupinstall “Office Suite and Productivity”

notes :
*enterprise linux distribution on the example is Oracle Linux Server 6.0.
*group package 'Office Suite and Productivity' is not available on DVD repository OLS 6.0.
 *for fedora install group package “X Window System” and “GNOME Desktop Environment” only.

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  1. yum groupinstall “X Window System” is not needed anymore, when using OEL => 6.5

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