Mike Cammilleri
2014-11-17 15:24:01 UTC
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
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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
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!
I use xfce or lxde and never have the problem, but as an old fart I think bendy-streachy-flashy desktops are APITA.
James
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------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!
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.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."
I use xfce or lxde and never have the problem, but as an old fart I think bendy-streachy-flashy desktops are APITA.
James
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