[GLLUG] Linux Mandrake Problems

[Jason Green]

I just read something about this the other day here:

http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/errata.php3#fb
 and
http://qa.mandrakesoft.com/show_bug.cgi?id=3198

I don't know if this is the exact problem, but it sounds similar.

Jason Green

Thomas Alan Hearn wrote:

>> Dear GLLUG users,
>>  I have installed Linux Mandrake 9.1 on my HP Pentium 4 2.2, with a gig
>> of ram.  I have been having problems with the linux running incredibly
>> slow, and was wondering if anyone has any ideas.  The kernel boots
>> incredibly slow and once the desktop loads (the GTGreeter as well) it is
>> still slow as can be.  I think it may have something to do with the USB
>> drivers, but don't really have a clue?  I have heard that sometimes
>> computers that are faster have problems with Linux, maybe just a
>> rumour?  Anyone have any ideas?
>> Thanks in advance!
>> Cheers,
>> Tom
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