How do I start the GUI (Window Manager?) over VNC?

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Published on 2011-08-15T02:13:28Z Indexed on 2014/06/04 9:39 UTC
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I have a netbook and a server, to both of which I installed the identical Ubuntu 10.04 LTS distribution. On the server, I had the foresight to install and enable the SSH server before disconnecting the monitor and keyboard and mouse. I then ssh'ed in and enabled the VNC server as well. Now I want the full server experience on the netbook, but when I VNC in, I am greeted with the displayed screen. (names have been redacted)

image of vnc screen showing only one xterm

How do I start the rest of the default Ubuntu GUI experience? (the toolbars at the top) ((is that the window manager?))

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