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Tom Edwards wrote: > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tom Edwards <edwatom@xxxxxxxxx> > Date: Jun 17, 2006 12:36 PM > Subject: Re: [LUG] Firefox and Linux > To: list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > I agree, there has been talk of Linux being sluggish recently compared > to Windows (lugradio episodes), however Gentoo is responsive and a > pleasure to you use. In my opinion this is one of the most effective > ways that users can leverage the power of open source (for > non-coders). Or you could try switching to a distro that provides > processor specific binaries. > > Regards, > Tom > > On 6/14/06, Neil Stone <neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >> Hash: SHA1 >> >> Ed Rackham wrote: >> >>> I'm not 100% sure as to WHY it's running slower on Linux, but i would >>> mention the Firefox plugin 'FasterFox'. This may be of use to you. I >>> think that about:config may help (in FF) as you can alter pipes and >>> stuff for a speedier experience. >>> >>> What Linux distro are you using and what version of FF? >>> >>> Ed. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> *From:* list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> [mailto:list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]*On Behalf Of *Ben Goodger >>> *Sent:* 13 June 2006 22:31 >>> *To:* DCLUG List >>> *Subject:* [LUG] Firefox and Linux >>> >>> Hi >>> >>> I'm currently using Windows, and it strikes me that Gecko runs far >>> faster on here than in Linux. It's particularly more speedy when >>> using GMail and Google Calendar - can anyone offer some explanation >>> for this? GUI operations - opening tabs, for instance - seem to be >>> sluggish in Linux as well, sort of like comparing GTK+ with the >>> windows native toolkit ? >>> >>> -- >>> Ben Goodger >>> #391382 >>> >>> >> I get the opposite effect.. FF runs like a dog in doze, but like greased >> and well maintained lightning in Gentoo.. >> >> - -- >> Neil Stone >> >> Systems Administrator >> FlashTek UK >> >> - -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- >> Version: 3.1 >> GIT d+(++) s: a-(?) C++++(--) UL++++$ P+ L+++ E- W+++ N+ >> o+ w--- O M PS+ Y+ PGP++ t+ 5+ X+ R+ tv+ b- DI++ D+++ G >> e h--- r+++ y++++(**) >> - -----END GEEK CODE BLOCK----- >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- >> Version: GnuPG v1.4.3 (GNU/Linux) >> Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org >> >> iD8DBQFEkJSpz3Av8JKgzxQRAqAUAJ9Uma4wXrn77AZPciGAJXWpqKEVSQCeMlxc >> pav2yNcDYdgD27TC+q0Omj4= >> =VJ3j >> -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- >> >> -- >> The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG >> http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list >> FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html >> >> > > As far as I know all Linux distributions come with processor specific binaries - you just have to compile them yourself! If you want your machine to fly then you can compile your own with only the modules you need. Can be fun! Tom the farmer -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html