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AmirAli Sam
Asked: 2020-10-10 21:02:54 +0800 CST

How to load Shell before loading desktop environment?

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I have installed Ubuntu 20.4 minimal from its mini.iso image, after that I didn't choose a desktop environment, so I directly go to shell after booting. In my shell I installed budgie desktop environment, but I forgot to install gnome-terminal, and I rebooted.

So I have a Ubuntu 20.4 minimal without any terminal, is there any way to load shell instead of desktop environment, so I could install gnome-terminal?

Thanks.

command-line gnome-terminal boot ubuntu-minimal

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  1. Best Answer

    You can get to a root shell prompt from GRUB:

    • Reboot your computer and from GRUB select "Advanced Options for Ubuntu"

    If GRUB does not come up on your system automatically, hit Enter after turning on your device to bring it up (for UEFI systems)

    • Select a kernel option with "recovery mode".

    • Toggle "Enable networking", otherwise the file system will be mounted read-only.

    • Select "Drop to root shell prompt"

    • Press Enter

    Now you have a root shell prompt and you can install software using apt commands. Use the command reboot when you are finished.

    Another option is to use a tty. You should be able to access a terminal from your desktop environment by using CTRL + ALT + F2.

    You can get back to your desktop with CTRL + ALT + F1.

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