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I have a dilemma of selecting between ubuntu edition for development server. I have seen that ubuntu server dosen't have a GUI(though can be installed later). My question : is there any specific difference in desktop and server edition that will help in development of web app?
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Essentially, installing Ubuntu Desktop is like any software install. However, Ubuntu Server applies a process-driven menu rather. Potentially, Ubuntu Server has better system performance because it does not have a graphical user interface by default.
Ubuntu Server is a variant of the standard Ubuntu you already know, tailored for networks and services. It's just as capable of running a simple file server as it is operating within a 50,000 node cloud. Unlike the installation of Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server does not include a graphical installation program.
Ubuntu Desktop can be used for browsing, gaming, programming, and more. The Server version of Ubuntu is mainly used for servers – hosting websites, online applications, and various other software. It doesn't have a GUI by default, but a control panel with a GUI can easily be installed.
The most visible difference between Ubuntu server and desktop is the user interface. Ubuntu desktop features a graphical user interface with GNOME desktop environment. This makes it easier to use with the help of mouse clicks. Ubuntu server edition runs headless.
The server edition of Ubuntu is really intended to be run if you have racks of server machines on which you are deploying your application. If you are actually using this machine for development purposes, then you should simply use the regular distribution of Ubuntu instead of the server edition. That said, the only real difference is the default software; you can easily convert a server edition to an identical regular edition or vice-versa by installing/uninstalling the associated packages with the apt-get commands.
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