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alex.barylski
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Ubuntu vs Windows

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I just installed the latest version of Ubuntu on my laptop because I'm tired of contacting MS everytime I reformat/reinstall for a new access key.

It's nice...seems to recognize all my devices (wireless, ATI, sound, etc) better than Windows did without some gentle kicking...

But man is it slow...I'm not sure if it's the default theme or what but it's significant more sluggish than Windows. I updated the settings for maximum performance and still the responsive-ness (or lack there of) would be enough to drive me insane if I used it for everyday development...

Anyone else notice a performance loss when using Ubuntu compared to XP Home or Pro? I understand there is a lot of flexibility with Ubuntu but I tried it when it first came out and don't remember it being this sluggish...

How have your experiences been? What optization techniques can I employ to speed the GUI up a bit?

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I've never had any trouble with Ubuntu being slow, and slower than Windows? :-o! INCONCEIVABLE!

With some versions it has failed to install the proper drivers for the graphics card and been a bit sluggish, or sometimes it has disabled the driver by default - I would recommend checking these if you havent already.

Other than driver issues I would say disable all the fancy effects that it has :-)
Nobody needs bendy windows and spinning workspaces.

If you are new to Ubuntu or linux in general I think you will find this website helpful
http://www.ubuntuguide.org
Its the first place I look for help with Ubuntu.

I've had XP and Ubuntu on dual boot for 3 years and Ubuntu is always faster for absolutely everything. The only reason I have windows is so I can play some games which I couldnt get working on Linux.
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I've never had any trouble with Ubuntu being slow, and slower than Windows? ! INCONCEIVABLE!
Hahaha...why INCONCEIVABLE? It actually makese sense seeing as Unbuntu/open source in general rely on a lot more abstraction/flexibility...
Other than driver issues I would say disable all the fancy effects that it has
Nobody needs bendy windows and spinning workspaces.
Agreed. Give me a headache why don't ya? :P
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mintedjo wrote:Nobody needs bendy windows and spinning workspaces.
I do.
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Why do you "need" them? Or do you just "want" them so badly they become a need? :P

I'd be happy with a 256 colors :P
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I love Ubuntu but I also hate all of those pointless Window manager effeects.
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panic! wrote:I love Ubuntu but I also hate all of those pointless Window manager effeects.
Then turn them off...?
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PCSpectra wrote:Why do you "need" them?
To create dynamic synergies between me and my computer.
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Dynamic synergies...? :lol: Nice
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PCSpectra wrote:But man is it slow...I'm not sure if it's the default theme or what but it's significant more sluggish than Windows. I updated the settings for maximum performance and still the responsive-ness (or lack there of) would be enough to drive me insane if I used it for everyday development...

Anyone else notice a performance loss when using Ubuntu compared to XP Home or Pro? I understand there is a lot of flexibility with Ubuntu but I tried it when it first came out and don't remember it being this sluggish...

How have your experiences been? What optization techniques can I employ to speed the GUI up a bit?
I bought hardware instead of s/w. Im using Ubuntu on a machine with 8Gigs of RAM, 1Gig of Video RAM & 2Gigs of swap.
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Re: Ubuntu vs Windows

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Hm, some performance tips:

Check out what services are running: look in the directory /etc/init.d
these scripts start with the computer. You can safely remove some of them like ampd and mysql if you don't need them. (you can look up any that you don't know to find out, or ask someone here)

Try a lighter window manager..... are you using Gnome, KDE, XFCE or something else right now?

Choose your applications wisely; there are lighter and faster versions of most things, like Konqueror vs. Firefox.

I'll let you know if I get any more ideas....
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