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    Ubuntu running slow??

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by MB W163, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. MB W163

    MB W163 Notebook Consultant

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    I've had to reinstall ubuntu a couple times due to various reasons, but for some reason, this time, ubuntu seems to be slower. It is definitely noticeable. When I log in there is a 3 second moment when the screen just turns to that salmon color with nothing loading up. Also it seems when I click on a program it takes a lot longer to load up from what I briefly remember from my previous times in linux. Even opening up the home folder took quite some time for ubuntu to open up.
     
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    Bog Losing it...

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    Its kind of difficult to troubleshoot a such a general problem, especially since there isn't much optimization or performance tweaks to do on a Linux system; how is your HD activity? I am thinking that Ubuntu may be trying to index your drive...
     
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