Setting up headless Linux on an older computer

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zenox56
Junior Member

06-14-2023, 12:56 PM

You can convert the old PC into a Raspberry Pi setup and connect it via SSH.

zenox56

06-14-2023, 12:56 PM #1

You can convert the old PC into a Raspberry Pi setup and connect it via SSH.

ChibiFalso
Junior Member

06-15-2023, 09:38 AM

Need complete details? Several units can't start up without a graphics card. Adding another one is a good idea, it's quite affordable.

ChibiFalso

06-15-2023, 09:38 AM #2

Need complete details? Several units can't start up without a graphics card. Adding another one is a good idea, it's quite affordable.

IzaacFreud
Junior Member

06-17-2023, 03:17 AM

Consider installing Linux on another machine, ensuring you have the essential tools like SSH and Webmin. Then transfer the drive to the existing PC. Be aware you might need 32-bit versions depending on the older hardware.

IzaacFreud

06-17-2023, 03:17 AM #3

petegaming123
Member

127

06-18-2023, 04:02 PM

It relies on the GPU's condition. If it's detected by the BIOS, you should be fine, but otherwise the system is likely to fail to start.

petegaming123

06-18-2023, 04:02 PM #4

It relies on the GPU's condition. If it's detected by the BIOS, you should be fine, but otherwise the system is likely to fail to start.

DaNiggaSWAG
Senior Member

539

06-19-2023, 03:28 PM

Model: AMD FX 6300 with Radeon R7 360, 8GB DDR3, MSI 970A-G43. Boots occasionally normally—about 5% of the time—but usually doesn’t output video. Available storage is whatever you have on hand.

DaNiggaSWAG

06-19-2023, 03:28 PM #5

Model: AMD FX 6300 with Radeon R7 360, 8GB DDR3, MSI 970A-G43. Boots occasionally normally—about 5% of the time—but usually doesn’t output video. Available storage is whatever you have on hand.