I run Ubuntu on an old Dell Dimension 2400 (with only 2d accel.) and it runs really slow when opening up certain programs, like the Ubuntu Software Center. So I was just wondering if there is any software that can speed it up. Any response at all is appreciated.
2 Answers
You can use some less powerful DE's such as
Xubuntu is lightweight and contains a basic set of applications, Looks similar to gnome-panel .To install it
sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop
Lubuntu is very lightweight and is very basic. Resembles gnome-panel . To install it
sudo apt-get install lubuntu-desktop
I would use the Xubuntu distro as it has been designed to have a small footprint as far as performance goes.
answered Oct 15, 2011 at 1:07
