Linux Ubuntu Desktop vs Server [closed]

Question

I want to host a Webserver on my PC mainly to run Wordpress on it. But I am going to use VMWare Workstation for running it along with Windows.

Now, what I'd like to know, do I need Ubuntu Server to host the site or can I use Ubuntu Desktop for the Job?. Note that the server is not for high traffic, is mainly for testing by myself and maybe a few other people...

Thank you

Answer 1

Ubuntu Desktop can handle the job just fine, you'll just have to install a web server, an SQL server, etc., via aptitude. The main difference between Desktop and Server is that Server comes without GUI and other 'features' -- thus if you want to run a more lightweight instance, Server might be favorable.