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| + | ====== Ubuntu GNU/Linux ====== | ||
| + | This page is dedicated to the Ubuntu GNU/Linux operating system and will have tips and reminders so that I can get the most from this rather wonderful desktop operating system. | ||
| + | ===== Install/update ===== | ||
| + | ===== Post install/update ===== | ||
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| + | ==== Kernel ==== | ||
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| + | **//The kernel package below has been depreciated if you use Edgy Eft (6.10) and it is probably best to use the 'Generic' default package.//** | ||
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| + | By default the kernel installed by Ubuntu (and Debian) is a 386 (pre-Pentium/Athlon) optimised version. This is still the default supposedly because there are a large amount of old Intel-based machines still used. I personally thing this is hogwash and that the minimum kernel processor optimisation should be 686. | ||
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| + | In order to upgrade to use a 686 kernel you need to do the following: | ||
| + | - Open up a terminal to get to a command line. | ||
| + | - Type the following at the $ prompt: ''sudo apt-get install linux-686'' | ||
| + | - Enter your password. | ||
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