u/EmperorMagikarp

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Will Ubuntu install on my old machine

I have a very old pc. i7 4770k. 16gd DDR3. using integrated graphics. old gigabyte z87 chipset mobo.

I installed nobara linux kde and it worked fine.

I have decided I want to run Ubuntu 26.04 LTS instead IF it is possible.

  • I downloaded the ISO.
  • Flashed a definitely working (installed nobara fine) brand new USB thumb drive with the ISO.
  • restarted pc
  • got to the purple splash screen with the raccoon guy
  • no install thing ever came up even after half an hour
  • re-flashed the drive to make sure it wasn't corrupted
  • tried safe graphics option
  • got error message
  • tried turning off secure boot in bios
  • set shared graphics memory setting in bios to 128
  • hit "e" at the menu where it asks for regular or safe graphics install
  • tried nomodeset parameter with several addendums
  • furthest I got after spending a few hours was being stuck on a command line after the Md5 check passed.
  • nothing i have tried seems to boot the graphical user interface for installing it
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u/EmperorMagikarp — 8 hours ago