Here are some tweaks and tips to make your Ubuntu installation nice ‘n’ snappy!
Make sure you’re using the correct kernel! Most of the specialised kernels in Ubuntu (K7, K8, i686 etc…) are no obselete and have been replaced with the “generic” kernel which is installed by default. If you are using a dual core processor, make sure you boot using the generic kernel and not the default i386/i686 kernel as Ubuntu won’t recognise both cores of your processor. Any kernels you don’t use can be uninstalled in Synaptic Package Manager.
Disable any services or scripts you don’t need You can do this through the “sessions” and “services” dialog boxes from the administration / settings menu in Ubuntu. For example, if you don’t use bluetooth or a printer, you can disable CUPs or anyother printing related services.
Run the script that I have attached to this post. It is intended for Dapper (6.06) but I found it works well with Edgy (6.10) too. This script has helped me a lot and I urge you to try it. Make sure you open it in a text editor first and make sure it will only do what you want it too!
http://houglinux.files.wordpress.com/2006/12/faster-ubuntu.txt
Use Boot Up Manager (BUM) to speed up your startup You can install this either through Synaptic, or Automatix (www.getautomatix.com) and this will help you to easily boost the speed of your start up.
All of these tweaks worked fine on my setup and should do on yours. But there is no guarantee and I am not responsible if you tudify your system up. Do this at your own risk! Feedback is always welcomed.
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