I want to thank everyone for their suggestions. I'm definitely seeing better performance when trying different desktops. I guess I'm just surprised that LTSP documentation doesn't emphasize how useless an out-of-the-box install is with Ubuntu. Unity would be the default for anyone installing LTSP and it appears to be quite useless.
I started with Gnome Classic No Effects which is better and comes with the default install of Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. I have also tried Xfce. I will try MATE next since it has been recommended by many. I would be curious to see a poll that shows what desktop most LTSP users are using and which exhibits the best performance for multiple users. As it stands, if I don't block YouTube streaming, one stream can cause jumps up to 70mb/s through a gigabit connection which can slow down traffic for everyone. This is has now become my main concern even with these lighter weight desktops. Thanks guys, mike On 11/17/2014 02:53 AM, Harry Lavender wrote: > Hi, > > You will need to install a different window manager, for example MATE, > or LXDE, and then use it when logging in via LightDM, you can then set > this as the default. MATE and LXDE do not use Compiz as their backend, > so will not have the issues you are facing. > > http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/08/install-mate-desktop-ubuntu-14-04-lts > > The above link explains how to install MATE onto a vanilla install of 14.04. > > Good luck! > On 17/11/14 01:30, James Linder wrote: >>> On 17 Nov 2014, at 7:09 am, [email protected] >>> wrote: >>> >>> I have tried setting up an LTSP server as a VM and I have the same >>> problems. So perhaps it is my thin-client. >>> >>> A couple things regarding Harry's suggestions as well.... >>> >>> How does one get rid of compiz or disable it? If I apt-get remove compiz >>> it will also remove ubuntu-desktop. I think I need ubuntu-desktop, so >>> not sure how to get rid of compiz. I did have to install gconf-editor >>> and disable apps->metacity->general compositing_manager and >>> compositor_effects so that the gnome terminal wouldn't always be on top. >>> >>> Are there other post-installation steps that should be done after >>> setting up an out-of-the-box LTSP server that is not really documented? >>> >>> I'm using Intel GMA 3150 onboard intel graphics -- doesn't Ubuntu >>> already contain all Intel drivers? According to their site: "Most >>> versions of the Linux* operating system include Intel? graphics drivers. >>> Intel recommends checking with your Linux distribution vendor or >>> computer manufacturer for precompiled driver packages." >> It all depends on what you are trying to achieve. >> I use xfce or lxde and never have the problem, but as an old fart I think >> bendy-streachy-flashy desktops are APITA. >> >> James >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server >> from Actuate! Instantly Supercharge Your Business Reports and Dashboards >> with Interactivity, Sharing, Native Excel Exports, App Integration & more >> Get technology previously reserved for billion-dollar corporations, FREE >> http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=157005751&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk >> _____________________________________________________________________ >> Ltsp-discuss mailing list. To un-subscribe, or change prefs, goto: >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/ltsp-discuss >> For additional LTSP help, try #ltsp channel on irc.freenode.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from Actuate! Instantly Supercharge Your Business Reports and Dashboards with Interactivity, Sharing, Native Excel Exports, App Integration & more Get technology previously reserved for billion-dollar corporations, FREE http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=157005751&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk _____________________________________________________________________ Ltsp-discuss mailing list. To un-subscribe, or change prefs, goto: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/ltsp-discuss For additional LTSP help, try #ltsp channel on irc.freenode.net
