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Minimize System Processes

Asked by jbob0124

How can I minimize the system startup/processes, so that only the minimal will start upon start-up or restart? I am running Ubuntu 8.04 (hardy). When the computer is booted up, it runs pretty slow, but If I disable most of the processes after it has booted then it runs pretty smooth.

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jbob0124 (jbob0124) said : 		#1

I guess what I really need to know is when I pull up the system monitor, what MUST be running in order for Ubuntu to operate normally?

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Best Tang (robertmcgreg) said : 		#2

Hi, jbob
Surely necessities for Ubuntu to run normally are entirely dependent on individual hardware and application choices?

Ubuntu allows for generalised start up trimming though, at System/Preferences/Sessions and System/Administration/Services

Hope that helps

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jbob0124 (jbob0124) said : 		#3

I have minimized the "Sessions" settings to the Network Manager only which doesn't seem to help much. However on the "Services" settings, it won't allow me to select or de-select anything.

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Tang (robertmcgreg) said : 		#4

Did you select the [unlock] box in services, and enter your password?

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theABomb (metallicamikeeg) said : 		#5

I don't know if they have that. When I go to preferences, there is no Sessions and System, all there is is System?

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Tang (robertmcgreg) said : 		#6

ABomb,the unlock and password is needed to alter settings in System/Administration/Services.

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theABomb (metallicamikeeg) said : 		#7

Oh ok, I see now, I was wrong when I looked at the second message down, sorry. :/

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jbob0124 (jbob0124) said : 		#8

Thanks Tang, that solved my question.

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jbob0124 (jbob0124) said : 		#9

Thanks everyone, I've gotten it under control.