Possible Duplicate:
How can I improve overall system performance?
I have Ubuntu 11.10 installed in rather old desktop pc.I'd like to continue using it with more speed but installing new hardware maybe impossible.
Possible Duplicate:
How can I improve overall system performance?
I have Ubuntu 11.10 installed in rather old desktop pc.I'd like to continue using it with more speed but installing new hardware maybe impossible.
Use xfce OR Lxde even just bare WM like openbox, fluxbox etc
Use lighter applications
Remove unnecessary services and scripts.
E.g. If you have a desktop without bluetooth, wireless you can remove bluetooth daemon and services package and even network-manager if you use ethernet only
Some system enhancement advice here as well. How can I improve Ubuntu overall system performance?