Hi guys
First post, so please bear with me…
I’ve downloaded the Parallels virtual machine image and it runs with no problem. However, no matter which desktop environment I install, I cannot get them to load. Each time I get a “no screens found” message. The same happens when I try and launch a QT app… “Cannot connect to display”. It’s like DietPi (or XServer or whatever - I’m no expert) doesn’t recognise the virtual display of Parallels.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance
Nick
Did you installed a desktop software from our software catalog? And how do you start the desktop?
Hi… thanks for replying. I installed them from dietpi-launcher and then the software catalog. I have been starting the desktop with “startx”. I only have the problem on Parallels. No problem at all on an old laptop as a native PC install.
@HolgerTB you still use parallels?
I needed to test something very quickly and just happened to have a Mac with Parallels on it. But no, not usually.
Ha, sorry I just noticed you were asking @HolgerTB
Could it be an option to use VirtualBox or UTM for your task?
It is also available for MacOS and free of cost (although, when I worked with these programs on a Mac, Parallels seemed to be the best option).
At least at UTM I had a running X11 GUI which I used for the docs: How to install DietPi - DietPi.com Docs
I am not aware, whether there were obstacles when I installed an X11 GUI in a Parallels: How to install DietPi - DietPi.com Docs
Yes. I am still using parallels. I will do a test and reply soon my results
2 Likes
This topic was automatically closed 180 days after the last reply. New replies are no longer allowed.