In addition to the suggestion in #328, I also disabled java script in FF 13.
Edit- Preferences- Content. I always have done a similar tweak with windows I
did it in Ubuntu just out of habit. No freezes under moderate usage for almost
2 weeks now!
I doubt this matters but I created 4
Tomasz Ostrowski see #328 above, I am not new to computers but a novice to
Linux and I was able to do it. As a side benefit I am now confident using
Synaptic Package manager, It was the last thing I installed after removing
Ubuntu Software Center. I also did a system image using ReDO backup
HUGE kudos to Kevin LeBlanc, my system is stable thanks to his solution. See
post 329 above for details. Now if I could just play flash videos in FF 13
without my temps soaring to 70 C.. (my work around is to use my ASUS with win7
(LOL)
You may need to go into the Previous Linux Versions in
Kevin LeBlanc, I have a very similar Machine, Dell D610, I915 Chipset, 1
Gig Ram, 80 Gig HDD. I was about to format and go back to vista or 7. I
will try your excellent detailed instructions and report back. My
freezes seem to only occur with FF 13 open and when I press the super
key, or dash home
