Improve system perfomance?

randell6564 · 07-24-2006, 09:01 PM

HA! You guy's are Great! Thanks! I just clicked on the first fricken link that read 17 in it!

Now let me go back and read your posts! lol! Then I'll attempt an install of the latest kernel.

You know... I Love Ubuntu! I Love Linux! I learned how to install an .RPM and a few more .'s that I saved in a folder named 'My Man Pages'. Now you guy's have earned the priveledge of being archived in that special place!

I will DEFINATELY post back once I have either LOST my connection,due to too much screwing around, or have successfully updated my kernel!

Thanks Again!

AAnarchYY · 07-24-2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by liquidtenmillion

However, you are using GNOME correct? If so, that is your problem. You are launching QT/KDE programs from within gnome. That's a Bad Thing(tm). The OS will have to load up the QT libraries before konqueror, which is exactly why you are seeing a delay.

very good point liquid

konsolebox · 07-24-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tidiman07

Specs
cpu-2.6 Ghz
ram- 512 mb pc2700
hdd- 60Gb/ 20Gb partition

hello there

about kde. it can run in 256MB ram even without swap space. that's what i did before.

it's good that you already have plenty of ram and hd space. recompiling the kernel won't be bad for you. you might also try recompiling your entire system with "-march=machine -O2 -fomit-frame-pointer" flags where machine can be pentium4 or i686 depends on your proessor. note that this is a really long process and can just mess up your system. the process is a lot easier in gentoo though. maybe on many other distros too.

before you compile something (not needed for the kerel), do

Code:

export CFLAGS="-march=pentium4 -O2 -fomit-frame-pointer"
export CXXFLAGS=${CFLAGS}

also on my opinion the thing that's slowing down your computer is the ram's speed.

randell6564 · 07-24-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by liquidtenmilion

I STRONGLY recommend against that.

You're WAY too new to compile a kernel. I'd start with easy apps like XMMS first.

However, you are using GNOME correct? If so, that is your problem. You are launching QT/KDE programs from within gnome. That's a Bad Thing(tm). The OS will have to load up the QT libraries before konqueror, which is exactly why you are seeing a delay.

Try switching to ALL GTK/Gnome apps. I would recommend Epiphany or Firefox over Konqueror for example. They will be MUCH faster.

WA,WA? hold up! I think we are starting to get confused here!

I need to go back and read the OP! I didnt think that I was trying to launch any kde apps. I'm just the dummy who interuppted the OP!

"QT/KDE" What!?

Yes... I AM too "new" I have never compiled ANYTHING accept a Big bucket of '#$&%' for my family!

CRAP! Sorry folks... I didnt mean to start a damn 'Cluster-F%$#!

tidiman07 · 07-24-2006, 10:17 PM

Thanks for the response, i guess the best thing would be to upgrade the ram, also check the swap. I tried ubuntu in gnome, it was kinda confusing- not much to work with. I guess i spent too much time on windows. I had 800mb swap, low.

P.S: Didnt know ubuntu can get qtparted- cool.

konsolebox · 07-24-2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tidiman07

Thanks for the response, i guess the best thing would be to upgrade the ram, also check the swap. I tried ubuntu in gnome, it was kinda confusing- not much to work with. I guess i spent too much time on windows.

hmmm. i told you that it's your ram that's slowing things up but do you really have to buy a new one? anyway just in case you buy a new one, a faster ram, set your new ram in the first memory slot. also be careful not to set your new ram as a dual to your old ram. i don't mean you can't use them together. just read your motherboard's manual.

regards

ctkroeker · 07-26-2006, 04:57 PM

Do sudo aptitude install bum in a terminal, after it finishes installing launch it from the menu or type bum it'll give you a list of the proceses running and you can disable the ones you don't need, watch out though that you don't disable important ones.

AAnarchYY · 07-26-2006, 05:25 PM

hrm.. well typing "bum" into google didnt produce anything good...

unfortunately its only debian based distros it works on.

ctkroeker · 07-26-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AAnarchYY

hrm.. well typing "bum" into google didnt produce anything good...

unfortunately its only debian based distros it works on.

I was referring to tidiman07 original post. But, yeah it's Ubuntu only. BUM = Boot-Up-Manager

AAnarchYY · 07-26-2006, 06:56 PM

[/poor attempt at making a joke]

raffytaffy · 07-26-2006, 09:22 PM

i noticed serious speed increase when i upgraded to 2.6.17.4... especially in browser speed and 3D gaming

konsolebox · 07-26-2006, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by raffytaffy

i noticed serious speed increase when i upgraded to 2.6.17.4... especially in browser speed and 3D gaming

are you using gnome or kde?... which one?

randell6564 · 07-26-2006, 10:51 PM

I'm just a newb, but does anyone know when the pre-compiled kernel 2.6.17.4...is going to show up in update manager?

You got my attention when I read that things are faster!

I know that I can retrieve the kernel from www.kernel.com but I'm not experienced enough to compile it.

konsolebox · 07-26-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by randell6564

I'm just a newb, but does anyone know when the pre-compiled kernel 2.6.17.4...is going to show up in update manager?

You got my attention when I read that things are faster!

I know that I can retrieve the kernel from www.kernel.com but I'm not experienced enough to compile it.

well i can only refer you to read the kernel howto: http://www.faqs.org/docs/Linux-HOWTO/Kernel-HOWTO.html

it's where i started learning how to compile the kernel.

randell6564 · 07-26-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by konsolebox

well i can only refer you to read the kernel howto: http://www.faqs.org/docs/Linux-HOWTO/Kernel-HOWTO.html

it's where i started learning how to compile the kernel.

Thanks my friend! I guess I need to give it a shot at some point.

I just dont want to end up rendering my box useless! Especially since I've finally managed to get my wireless working consistently.