[...] Thanks. I am aware of the discussion. That's why I have been using lubuntu-12.10-alternate-x86_64.iso (Lubuntu, not Ubuntu :-). What I have been trying to do is to simplify the process. With all RH systems, I don't need to make a distinction between a mini-iso or a regular iso. A single (or a couple of) isos allow me to do both server and desktop install, using a burned DVD or PXE network install. The content is also sufficient for me to create a basis of a local mirror before updating with rsync. Would it be nice to have such a simplicity with Ubuntu? I have used lubuntu alternate iso to PXE network install both server and desktop. But lubuntu iso maintainer treats the debian-installer part differently, so I can't use said iso to install the meta package lubuntu-desktop. Yes. At any rate, I filed a bug on launchpad: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lubuntu-meta/+bug/1085336 Regards, -- Zack