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Grant <emailgrant <at> gmail.com> writes: |
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> > 1. run xfce4 (already do) |
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> > 2. compile with -Os (I was using -O2) |
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> > 3. use ext2 (I was using ext3) |
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> > 4. don't use laptop-mode (I didn't know it existed) |
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> > 5. no syslog (does this mean don't even emerge a system logger like metalog?) |
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> > 6. use elevator=noop at boot |
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> > 7. deactivate DRI |
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> > 8. upgrade RAM to the max |
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> Which of these still apply when using a conventional HD instead of a |
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> SSD in the netbook? |
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If the drive is indeed a bottle neck (use bonnie or bonnie++ to test) |
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then try to NFS mount all voluminous log files. |
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Prune the kernel, really small, it always helps. |
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It may need "swap" space on the drive (be careful with this and research it. |
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Make sure you active all of the hardware features of the cpu. |
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http://en.gentoo-wiki.com/wiki/Safe_Cflags/Intel |
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or |
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http://en.gentoo-wiki.com/wiki/Safe_Cflags/AMD |
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Lean out what you autostart at boot time. |
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LESS is better if you bog down the processor or ram or SSD. |
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hth, |
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James |
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