How to Speed Up Linux
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LifeHacker is carrying a story on how you can slim down and speed up your link installation:
“While Linux is pretty efficient with a computer’s resources out of the box, there are still ways you can make it run leaner and meaner on your desktop. Using a little bit of know-how, a willingness to run a few terminal commands and a mind for efficiency, you can get every last bit of power from your Linux box, or get more life from an older system. Read on for a roundup of ways to slim down and speed up Linux that any level of user can implement.
One quick note: Many of these tweaks require altering system files, disabling processes or otherwise changing how your system runs. Whenever you alter a system file, back it up. The easiest way is to open a terminal and create a “.backup” version of it. For instance, to back up the /etc/hosts file, open a terminal and type:
sudo cp /etc/hosts /etc/hosts.backup
More importantly, if you’re unsure of anything, don’t do it.”
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