# Struggling with Gladys as a beginner **URL:** \ **Category:** Présentations\ **Created:** [November 14, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.gladysassistant.com/t/debutant-sur-gladys-en-galere/11574 "2026-11-14T16:48:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Louis-Athanase](https://gladys-assistant-community.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ecb155/32.png) [@Louis-Athanase](https://community.gladysassistant.com/u/Louis-Athanase)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.gladysassistant.com/t/debutant-sur-gladys-en-galere/11574/1 "2026-11-14T16:48:34Z")
Hello community, My name is Louis, I’m 56 years old. I started in home automation about 7 years ago with the Enki box, which I still use. Since then, I’ve installed other applications like Tapo, Netatmo, SmartLife for photovoltaic management… Last year, I wanted to evolve my home automation by using Home Assistant. I bought the Green box and turned to the HACS community for help getting started as a complete beginner. Unfortunately (or not), I was put off by the support and resold the box after 3 months. Then I discovered Gladys with joy, a French home automation system that emphasizes the “simplicity” of use and proximity. This matches my expectations. I watched, among others, the videos of Pierre-Gilles, tried the demo, browsed the site to avoid the financial pitfalls of HA, and here I am, I’m launching myself. I bought a small old PC from the local market. Its configuration is Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon 64bit, Intel Core i5-4200 @1.6 GHz\*2 processor, 8.1 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD hard drive. Already, it’s getting complicated for me. I want to use this PC as a server, and when I try to put it into practice, despite the tutorials, I’m completely lost. The PC runs on Linux, I’m connected via Ethernet, I have a 60 GB key where I downloaded linuxmint-22.3-cinnamon-64bit.iso That’s where I’m stuck. I need your help and kindness to help me get started, and I hope to have an enriching experience to allow me to operate solely with Gladys in the years to come. Thank you to the community for your welcome. ---
**Author:** ![Jluc](https://gladys-assistant-community.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/community.gladysassistant.com/jluc/32/12397_2.png) [@Jluc](https://community.gladysassistant.com/u/Jluc)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.gladysassistant.com/t/debutant-sur-gladys-en-galere/11574/2 "2026-11-14T17:05:25Z")
Hi @Louis-Athanase, Welcome to the community, it’s true that here, proximity is a very important asset; you don’t feel alone. My level doesn’t allow me to help you, but someone will soon come and ask you a few questions about your installation so that you can then enjoy Gladys and all its advancements. ---
**Author:** ![Louis-Athanase](https://gladys-assistant-community.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ecb155/32.png) [@Louis-Athanase](https://community.gladysassistant.com/u/Louis-Athanase)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.gladysassistant.com/t/debutant-sur-gladys-en-galere/11574/3 "2026-11-14T17:11:27Z")
Thanks Jluc, have a good evening ---
**Author:** ![mutmut](https://gladys-assistant-community.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/community.gladysassistant.com/mutmut/32/14064_2.png) [@mutmut](https://community.gladysassistant.com/u/mutmut)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.gladysassistant.com/t/debutant-sur-gladys-en-galere/11574/4 "2026-11-14T17:15:24Z")
Hi @Louis-Athanase and welcome to the Gladys community ☺ From what I understand, you installed a LinuxMint (very good choice 😉) on this mini PC and you want to turn it into a server. My first question is: why did you choose a desktop-focused Linux distribution instead of a server-specific one? Let me explain, Linux Mint is great for daily use with a desktop and everything you need to replace a Windows or a Mac. However, it’s too much for a server because too many “graphical” services run unnecessarily. If you indeed want to use this PC as a server, I would advise you to take the Gladys ISO based on Ubuntu Server: you will have Gladys installed directly on it and you will also be able to add other things/services if you wish. > **[Domotique open-source, locale et extensible | Gladys Assistant](https://gladysassistant.com/fr/)** > > Domotique gratuite et open-source, sur votre propre matériel, même hors ligne. Plus de 1 100 intégrations : Zigbee, Matter, Hue, SmartThings… Une alternative simple à Home Assistant. In the menu, you choose “Mini PC”: ![image](https://gladys-assistant-community.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/7/d/7db73ff88d4566db1c49be2ef319f8031676ad6a.png) and then you download Gladys Assistant OS. Keep us updated on your progress ☺ ---
**Author:** ![Louis-Athanase](https://gladys-assistant-community.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ecb155/32.png) [@Louis-Athanase](https://community.gladysassistant.com/u/Louis-Athanase)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.gladysassistant.com/t/debutant-sur-gladys-en-galere/11574/5 "2026-11-14T17:24:49Z")
Hi mutmut, thanks for your feedback. To answer your question, having no knowledge of Linux, by reading the different information about Gladys, I just understood that a PC running Linux was needed and I bought one that had the minimum specifications to work. Now it needs to be put into service. I will follow your instructions and keep you updated. 😀 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Louis-Athanase](https://gladys-assistant-community.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ecb155/32.png) [@Louis-Athanase](https://community.gladysassistant.com/u/Louis-Athanase)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.gladysassistant.com/t/debutant-sur-gladys-en-galere/11574/6 "2026-11-14T17:32:26Z")
Gladys Assistant OS downloaded