Linux on Dell GX150
 

I'm trying to find out what would work and landed here. Thanks.

Welcome to LQ.

I've had good luck with Linux on Dells. The only problem you might run into is the wireless card--some of them, particularly Broadcom and Realtek--can take a few extra steps to get working.

Dell seems to like Broadcom.

Thank you Mr. Frankbell. I don't know if I did the right thing but managed to install Linux Mint Cinnamon on the GX150. After installation, I stumbled upon an update and thought to myself, what the heck, and went ahead. The machine went through a huge procedure taking almost an hour or more and I finally ended up with a desktop with just two icons: a computer icon and a home icon. I searched the internet for what a cinnamon desktop should look like; it was much busier but seemed to have all the things that one expects on a desktop. The only way I could launch firefox was to press the F1 key. I was about to give up and reimage using "mate" when I saw your post welcoming me. Appreciate your response and will appreciate any tips on how I can get a desktop to show in my current situation.
Bob