Low Overhead on Server Looking for suggestions / What do you

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>>57883829
>Why don't you just search this? It would take you less time than typing this out.

I am currently researching methods for turning off the DE, but most GNU/Linux documentation is focused on HOW to do something rather than WHY. I wanted to get a good grasp on this concept and learn if my friends are doing this / if it's just a big waste of time.

Thanks.

>>57884223
Personally I just install minimal version of whatever server OS I'm running. But yest I think you should disable it if you are worried about overhead.

So what I'm wondering is do I need to go through systemd to disable X, or do i manage the config files to change the default boot mode for grub?

From what i can tell, disabling X on startup does not disable the remote x client and also allows me to launch a DE once im logged in if need be.

I'm confused because i am still finding documentation post-systemd integration that is telling me to manage grub config files.

>>57886222
I think you need to mess with gdm configs.

>>57883829
uninstall the display manager

>>57883829
Disable the service for / uninstall whatever display manager you're using. You'll automatically login to a shell, but you can go graphical with "$ exec startkde" or the alternative command for whatever desktop you want. Kill the X server (usually C+A+backspace) to go back to shell. Caveat: GNOME Wayland only works with GDM, in my experience.

>>57884223

Ask yourself why you need a DE on a server anyway. Just download ubuntu server and you won't have to go through all that.