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Requesting a server operating system.

Requesting a server operating system.

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emmylee33
Senior Member
710
03-11-2016, 06:55 AM
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I acquired a vintage IBM tower and noticed no operating system installed. I needed recommendations for an OS with a graphical interface that supports RHL Enterprise 7, since IBM provides drivers for it. Keep in mind the server runs a Pentium D CPU and is intended for basic tasks, though it could handle more. The retail store where it was found had a custom Windows XP installation, but the disc is password-protected, making it difficult to install. I’m looking for alternatives that fit these constraints.
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emmylee33
03-11-2016, 06:55 AM #1

I acquired a vintage IBM tower and noticed no operating system installed. I needed recommendations for an OS with a graphical interface that supports RHL Enterprise 7, since IBM provides drivers for it. Keep in mind the server runs a Pentium D CPU and is intended for basic tasks, though it could handle more. The retail store where it was found had a custom Windows XP installation, but the disc is password-protected, making it difficult to install. I’m looking for alternatives that fit these constraints.

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Komodo88
Senior Member
749
03-17-2016, 10:37 PM
#2
Ensure Ubuntu Server 16.04 is installed and configured for Linux.
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Komodo88
03-17-2016, 10:37 PM #2

Ensure Ubuntu Server 16.04 is installed and configured for Linux.

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lucafriis2008
Junior Member
2
03-18-2016, 07:17 AM
#3
I've experienced success using Ubuntu server on older systems https://www.ubuntu.com/download/server
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lucafriis2008
03-18-2016, 07:17 AM #3

I've experienced success using Ubuntu server on older systems https://www.ubuntu.com/download/server

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Nutty_Nut
Junior Member
4
03-18-2016, 07:39 AM
#4
You might attempt Windows Server but it will run sluggishly, or you can opt for an Ubuntu Server OS.
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Nutty_Nut
03-18-2016, 07:39 AM #4

You might attempt Windows Server but it will run sluggishly, or you can opt for an Ubuntu Server OS.

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03-18-2016, 02:16 PM
#5
Ubuntu server lacks a graphical interface; consider using the retail version. You can install Windows if you prefer to use it as a desktop.
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DoctorThaddeus
03-18-2016, 02:16 PM #5

Ubuntu server lacks a graphical interface; consider using the retail version. You can install Windows if you prefer to use it as a desktop.

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Sammy706
Member
79
03-19-2016, 07:07 PM
#6
I run games on a headless CentOS system (works with RHEL) and believe the setup wizard offers a simple GUI for launching game servers on Supertuxkart .net donate.playstk.tk
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Sammy706
03-19-2016, 07:07 PM #6

I run games on a headless CentOS system (works with RHEL) and believe the setup wizard offers a simple GUI for launching game servers on Supertuxkart .net donate.playstk.tk

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WaterLily2003
Senior Member
648
03-19-2016, 09:30 PM
#7
CentOS, finished.
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WaterLily2003
03-19-2016, 09:30 PM #7

CentOS, finished.

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Isvios97
Member
217
03-21-2016, 09:06 PM
#8
Debian or CentOS
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Isvios97
03-21-2016, 09:06 PM #8

Debian or CentOS

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aussieboy28
Member
55
03-21-2016, 10:30 PM
#9
The operating system isn't being supported, and I've noticed the OS server isn't working on my MAC device. As a result, I can't access my iTunes account and keep encountering the iTunes error 9.
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aussieboy28
03-21-2016, 10:30 PM #9

The operating system isn't being supported, and I've noticed the OS server isn't working on my MAC device. As a result, I can't access my iTunes account and keep encountering the iTunes error 9.

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Atayack
Member
144
03-22-2016, 05:25 AM
#10
It mentions 18.04 with two additional years of support available.
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Atayack
03-22-2016, 05:25 AM #10

It mentions 18.04 with two additional years of support available.

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