DatamacJoe Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I am having a problem getting a GUI (preferably Unity via ubuntu-desktop) to install and run on an Acer 3000 (32-bit) laptop. I have installed Ubuntu 12.04 i386 and tried to install a desktop via sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop. It results in a bunch of dependencies that won't be installed. I have tried sudo apt-get update, sudo apt-get upgrade and still no desktop gui. I have read a posting here that indicates a fix but the package refers to amd64 version and that will not work on a 32-bit machine. In reality I use a much faster and powerful machine (Alienware). The laptop is question is for friend that is not very computer savvy at all. I am just trying to help this friend end up with usable computer. Suggestions please. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1287568-legacy-machine-install/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Veteran Posted February 1, 2016 Veteran Share Posted February 1, 2016 How old is the machine? You might try Mint. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1287568-legacy-machine-install/#findComment-597257822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerowen Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 On older machines I would stay away from Ubuntu in general. I tried Ubuntu Gnome on my old dual core desktop and it ran like a turd. Debian with Gnome runs much better. Try a lighter weight distribution like Debian, Mint, Arch, etc. that gives you more control over exactly what gets installed. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1287568-legacy-machine-install/#findComment-597451684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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