Processes running in Xubuntu seem excessive

M$ISBS · 03-15-2011, 10:02 PM

When I ps -e, I see a whole bunch of processes, many more that when I ran Slackware.
Is there a list of processess I can look at to see what they are and what ones I dont need, instead of googling each one and getting some cryptic explanation?

timetraveler · 03-15-2011, 11:46 PM

*ubuntu == bloat
Don't think such a list exists. If it's running it's needed, right? You can try it but you will have to either learn to like it or learn to leave it.

TobiSGD · 03-16-2011, 05:49 AM

Ubuntu (in any flavor) comes with many services pre-installed, that are started at boot time. Best way to get rid of that is to just install a minimal system and then install only what you need. Much easier than the other way (install a full system and remove what you don't need).
Or just go back to Slackware.