I'm using a Dell OptiPlex 740 with an AMD processor. I downloaded the 32 bit version for Linux. I get the same failure if I run it from the USB drive in Live mode, or from the installed instance on my Hard drive. Here's what I'm getting:
Failed to start Xorg Server
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vwoodard -
October 29, 2017 at 1:16 AM -
Thread is Unresolved
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Dell OptiPlex 740 Series Specs - CNET
Specs in the first link show either an NVS210 card or nForce 430. The first is not supported by either of the two nVidia drivers we currently embed and the second only lists Windows drivers under the legacy card section of the driver search app. Either way I think you have the answer.
It's not a 32-bit Linux version btw, because we dropped i386 builds ~3.5 years ago.
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Ok. thanks - so short answer is its not going to work with this machine?
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Maybe if you disable the onboard GPU and fit a newer alternative that's supported, but it's an ancient spec machine and a Raspberry Pi will deliver much better performance and use considerably less electricity.
