Install gnome40 in a proxmox container?

[rcd]

Is it possible to install gnome40 in a proxmox container? Like explained here https://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/how-to-install-gnome-40-on-linux-early/

I've never installed Linux GUI servers on Proxmox and actually have very little experience with Linux GUI environments (I always used Linux on headless servers).

I tried installing a CT based on an Archlinux template, was able to follow the instructions to install gnome40 (with much trial and error) but when I run startx in the console it kinda hiccups and dies.

[root@arch-gnome40 ~]# startx
xauth:  file /root/.Xauthority does not exist
xauth:  file /root/.Xauthority does not exist


X.Org X Server 1.20.11
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
Build Operating System: Linux Archlinux
Current Operating System: Linux arch-gnome40 5.4.106-1-pve #1 SMP PVE 5.4.106-1 (Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:08:47 +0100) x86_64
Kernel command line: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-5.4.106-1-pve root=/dev/mapper/pve-root ro quiet intel_iommu=on iommu=pt
Build Date: 13 April 2021  03:12:10PM
 
Current version of pixman: 0.40.0
        Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
        to make sure that you have the latest version.
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
        (++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
        (WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/var/log/Xorg.0.log", Time: Sun May  9 17:02:06 2021
(==) Using system config directory "/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d"
(EE)
Fatal server error:
(EE) xf86OpenConsole: Switching VT failed
(EE)
(EE)
Please consult the The X.Org Foundation support
         at http://wiki.x.org
 for help.
(EE) Please also check the log file at "/var/log/Xorg.0.log" for additional information.
(EE)
(EE) Server terminated with error (1). Closing log file.
                                                        xinit: giving up
                                                                        xinit: unable to connect to X server: Connection refused
                                        xinit: server error
                                                           Couldn't get a file descriptor referring to the console.

 

[Stefan_R]

You can't (easily) use a graphical environment from an LXC container, as it cannot access the GPU. The easiest way would probably to use a VM instead, although of course the GPU will then be emulated and only accessible via the web UI, VNC, or similar.

 

[rcd]

It's a headless server, there is no GPU. I don't need to play games on it, it's only for the windowing environment.

 

[tom]

It's a headless server, there is no GPU. I don't need to play games on it, it's only for the windowing environment.

=> Use a VM if you need Gnome.

 

[rcd]

I don't need Gnome per se, I just want to play with it. In a CT.

So, the official Proxmox line is, "can't be done" ?

 

[tom]

So, the official Proxmox line is, "can't be done" ?

No, but not recommended as you are face with many issue - see your first post.

=> use a VM.

You wrote you are a beginner, so go the recommended way.

 

[rcd]

I didn't write I was a beginner, just that I have little experience with desktop Linux. How is anyone going to learn without trying?

 

[tom]

Not Gnome, but a good start:

https://forum.proxmox.com/threads/lxc-template-ubuntu-business-desktop-converted-to-lxc.27998/