I would like to use the i3 Window Manager with Ubuntu and not Unity.
Since I am going to do a fresh install Id like to keep the bloat to a minimum.
Should I just install it normally with the Desktop version and remove Unity and compiz or install the Server version and then install X and i3?
Is it the same or are there any things I should be wary of?
Best Answer
To keep the system bloat to absolute minimum You can use
Ubuntu MinimalCD
. You can download it here:After installing only a base system (it requires an internet connection), issue the following commands to install
i3
andxinit
(it is required forstartx
to work) :And then
You can reboot now and after loggin in as user just run command:
Enjoy Your minimal i3 ubuntu installation.