Mastodawn

The upgrade process of my Dell Optiplex is finally done!

Special thanks @AmyIsCoolz for facilitating the purchase of the parts and guiding me through the assembly and software changes.

I can now compile the Linux Kernel quickly... probably?
#upgrade #desktop #optiplex #pc

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matthew - retroedge.tech Mar 5

Thanks. BIOS was updated to the most recent version.

Using Legacy Boot ended up working well for me. I was not able to get UEFI booting working on this Dell Optiplex 5040 with the boot drive in the m.2 slot on the motherboard.

So I just used Legacy Boot and that solved my problem.

#Dell #Optiplex #Linux

matthew - retroedge.tech Mar 3

I am having trouble getting Linux (Linux Mint Debian Edition) to boot after installing on a Dell Optiplex 5040 and 3040 models with UEFI booting.

I am pretty sure it would work fine in Legacy mode.

Since UEFI is newer, I am guessing that is the recommendation... but will Linux work fine on Legacy boot with current kernels in the current year? Any reasons or features that I really should have with UEFI? Or is Legacy boot going to be fine?

#UEFI #boot #Linux #Dell #Optiplex #LinuxMint #Debian

Darko Mesaros

Mar 2

In my attempts to OptiplexMaxx I've given my nodes names based on rivers from my neck of the woods! 😍 Some servers are still pets!

#optiplex #homelab

Johannes Sebald Jan 28

As a #Windows enthusiast since my school days, I was finally able to upgrade my aging #Dell #OptiPlex 3020M with #Fedora Server 43 a few days ago - and what can I say? Easy and quick installation, hardware was 100% supported: fantastic. Setting it up via #Cockpit is a dream. Currently, two VMs are running for #homeassistant and #plexmediaserver (also with Fedora Server 43, of course).
I'm considering upgrading my #Windows 11 Laptop to Fedora 43 as well, but I'm still hesitating because #Affinity v3 is not compatible.

@fedora @homeassistant

0x0 Jan 22

So, sniffing around the net I was hoping to find a cheap, used #MiniPC (i.e. small form factor) that can hold 3 2.5" SSDs. From what I can tell, these would be good candidates for a remote #backup/storage server (not interested in transcoding or anything).

Boosts appreciated. #thinkcentre #Optiplex #prodesk #selfhosted #homelab

Dell Optiplex 5050

27.3%

Lenovo ThinkCentre M700

45.5%

HP ProDesk 600

27.3%

No, no, no! Go for a _______ instead! Because...

Poll ended at Jan 23 at 1:41pm.

Generic Person Nov 28

So somewhat recently I acquired a #Dell #Optiplex 7010 SFF. This one has an #Intel Core i5-3470, 16 GB RAM, and a 480 GB HDD running #Windows 10.

This actually comes from my workplace, and I was lucky enough to keep this machine. My boss once used this as their main computer, but I guess something happened and they've been using a new one since. Thus, right now, I'm going to get data off it and get confirmation we got all the data my boss wants before I completely wipe the thing. Afterwards, I'm going to use it as a server or something and flash #Coreboot on it. (Maybe I'll figure out a way to build my own version of Coreboot with an #edk2 payload). Until then, I've setup a dual boot with Fedora 43 on it in case I need to get any more data off it. Then, I'll put #AlpineLinux on the thing and use it as a server for something.

I'm also taking suggestions on what to do with the thing if anyone has any! :D