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Aaron Franke
Asked: 2021-11-23 20:37:04 +0800 CST

How do I download the desktop version of Ubuntu 21.10 for ARM?

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For Ubuntu 20.04, there is this page which has links for Ubuntu desktop for both x86_64 (amd64) and ARM64. This installs fine, but I am having trouble installing libraries so I'm going to try another version.

For Ubuntu 21.10, I found this page which has links for server images and a link for a Raspberry Pi version, but I am not using a Raspberry Pi and am looking for an ISO for installing on a general-purpose ARM device like with the 20.04 image.

For Ubuntu 22.04, I found this page with preview images but I am guessing that they are not very stable for general-purpose usage. It does look like what I'm looking for, but Parallels is not able to boot it.

Is there a way to download the desktop version of Ubuntu 21.10 Impish Indri for ARM?

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  1. Best Answer

    Personally, I would try the Pi image first as it's probably compatible with any ARM device.

    Alternatively, after you install the server image, you can use the tasksel command to install the desktop environment.

    Warning, NEVER use tasksel to remove packages. ONLY use tasksel to install packages!

    The tasksel interface is very straight forward. Use the arrow keys and space bar to select items (Ubuntu Desktop) However, do not install any of the ones listed as "live" desktops! Then, use tab and enter to select OK, similar to legacy BIOS interface.

    sudo apt update
sudo apt dist-upgrade
sudo tasksel

    There are also a number of other groups of packages to install as well (media tools and other neat stuff).

    Again, install the server first. After the installation, boot up the server use the tasksel command to install the desktop environment.

    Additionally, if you get command not found, just install tasksel:

    sudo apt update
sudo apt install tasksel
sudo tasksel
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