On Sun, Oct 02, 2005 at 08:12:56AM +0100, Dave S wrote > Hi all, > > I have a PIII 700Mhz, 256MB RAM, Finances are somewhat tight (read > that as very tight) but I could do with some more speed when playing > with python scripts + KDE can be a tad sluggish.
Running a fat bloated resource-hogging "desktop" like GNOME or KDE means that you're wasting a lot of system resources on Windows-like eye-candy. Before spending any money, try switching to a lightweight WM (Window Manager) like "blackbox". If you want a "control panel" use the "fbpanel" app. You have to set things up manually, but things run a lot quicker. Note; you can run KDE and GNOME *APPLICATIONS* without running a GNOME or KDE *DESKTOP*. I run applications, not desktops. -- Walter Dnes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My musings on technology and security at http://tech_sec.blog.ca -- [email protected] mailing list
