Re: Multimedia Optimisation
Simon L wrote:
Do you know where I could find informations on how to make my Debian
computer go faster for all the media things? I know that my computer can
go much more faster than now, because it does on Windows and I would
like to do the same on linux.
depends on what you want and what is the current problem, here are
some pointers:
X config - make sure you use correct driver (for normal work it
should be enough, for games and other 3d apps you might need openGL but
I guess that's not what you're asking about).
use 2.6.x kernel and enable preemptive kernel (in kernel config)
do not run unneccessary services that might eat lot of CPU (most of
them don't so you problably do not have to bother)
use hdparm to check whether your disks have DMA enabled (big difference)
use e.g. gkrellm (or other tools like top, etherape) to monitor your
system and see what resources are used, how, and which programs use
them. If your system simply feels unresponsive it's most probably
problem with X server (you are using generic driver instead of driver
for your specific card) or not enough memory.
erik
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