The Ultimate Ubuntu Guide, not a chance. The 1/2 dozen Ultimate Ubuntu Guides I perused last week on digg were more of the Ultimate type then this one.
What benefits are there to recompiling a kernel myself instead of using a stock Ubuntu one? I've heard mixed reports. Also, how would this affect other modules I install via APT? Would this still occur if I were to base it on the Ubuntu kernel sources instead of the vanilla ones? Help!
If you are talking about actual web browsing being slow, it could have something to do with Ipv6 and your router. To fix that goto your network settings and under the domain services (I think) and remove all things that have Ipv6 in the name. Also open a terminal and type "sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist" and add a line to the end of it that says "blacklist ipv6". save the file and restart the computer.I had that problem with my belkin wireless router. It runs like a champ now.
If your going to go ahead and try to tweak out your Linux distro, it might as well be something other than Ubuntu, which is a more out-of-the-box working distro packed with tons of software and drivers, which is really great when you need something that 'just works', but if you want a system you can play around with more, and really tweak, Id suggest getting something else. The instructions listed on this page are very well written out, and easy to follow.... and if you can follow those, you should be able to install some other distros where you can change more things around, more easily. Personally, I use Gentoo, and its great for system tweaking and optimizing, but probably isn't the best idea for someone who is just starting Linux for the first time (all though going through the install process alone will teach you tons).
avalontorMar 5, 2007
The Ultimate Ubuntu Guide, not a chance. The 1/2 dozen Ultimate Ubuntu Guides I perused last week on digg were more of the Ultimate type then this one.
manitoba98xpMar 5, 2007
What benefits are there to recompiling a kernel myself instead of using a stock Ubuntu one? I've heard mixed reports. Also, how would this affect other modules I install via APT? Would this still occur if I were to base it on the Ubuntu kernel sources instead of the vanilla ones? Help!
justnickMar 5, 2007
If you are talking about actual web browsing being slow, it could have something to do with Ipv6 and your router. To fix that goto your network settings and under the domain services (I think) and remove all things that have Ipv6 in the name. Also open a terminal and type "sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist" and add a line to the end of it that says "blacklist ipv6". save the file and restart the computer.I had that problem with my belkin wireless router. It runs like a champ now.
astroman74Mar 5, 2007
Does this only work on the Ultimate version of Ubuntu? I think I'm screwed I bought the Home Premium version...
weizboxMar 6, 2007
If your going to go ahead and try to tweak out your Linux distro, it might as well be something other than Ubuntu, which is a more out-of-the-box working distro packed with tons of software and drivers, which is really great when you need something that 'just works', but if you want a system you can play around with more, and really tweak, Id suggest getting something else. The instructions listed on this page are very well written out, and easy to follow.... and if you can follow those, you should be able to install some other distros where you can change more things around, more easily. Personally, I use Gentoo, and its great for system tweaking and optimizing, but probably isn't the best idea for someone who is just starting Linux for the first time (all though going through the install process alone will teach you tons).