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I like Ubuntu.. much better than XP, Vista and 7… it is much more clean OS. But, lets face it, I need it for everyday use, I do not need some features and I would like it to be a little faster.

So, how do we make this happen? I Google’d and found Ubuntu Hack – How to Make Ubuntu run Super Fast! and the tips are really good. However, I still need some of basic things there, like the network manager. I read the article, did a bit of research and came to the conslusion, that the following would be the best choices for me.

1. Disable Compiz

Yes, it is very nice, but do I really need a fancy cube to switch my desktops and flashy effects. No, not really, if I did, I would run Vista. (NOTE: I decided to keep Compiz anyway, just because it is nice to have some flashy effects)

2. Enable Concurrency

Concurrency basically enables on dual core computers the shell to be loaded at the same time, hence concurrently.

Step are simple:

• Open a Terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal)
• Type in “sudo gedit /etc/init.d/rc” and the text editor will open in a new window.
• Find the line that states “CONCURRENCY=none” and change it to “CONCURRENCY=shell”
• Hit the text editors X button to close and save.
• Now restart and behold the speed change!

3. Disabling Virtual Consoles

The what? Yes, Virtual Consoles… If you didn’t know they existed, try hitting CTRL+ALT+F1 through to F6. CTRL+ALT+F7 takes you back to graphical user environment. So, do you really need them? I don’t. But, it is advised you keep at least 2 of them and just disable the rest. After you have done the step and test F3 to F6 will just have a blinking cursor nothing else.

• Open a Terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal)
• Type “sudo gedit /etc/default/console-setup” and the text editor will open in a new window.
• Find the line that states “ACTIVE_CONSOLES=”/dev/tty[1-6]”” and change it to “ACTIVE_CONSOLES=”/dev/tty[1-2]””
• Hit the text editors X button to close and save.
• Type “sudo gedit /etc/event.d/tty3″ and the text editor will open in a new window.
• Find the lines that start with “start on runlevel” (there should be two) and add the symbol # in front of it
• Hit the text editors X button to close and save.
• Type “sudo gedit /etc/event.d/tty4″ and the text editor will open in a new window.
• Find the lines that start with “start on runlevel” (there should be two) and add the symbol # in front of it
• Hit the text editors X button to close and save.
• Type “sudo gedit /etc/event.d/tty5″ and the text editor will open in a new window.
• Find the lines that start with “start on runlevel” (there should be two) and add the symbol # in front of it
• Hit the text editors X button to close and save.
• Type “sudo gedit /etc/event.d/tty6″ and the text editor will open in a new window.
• Find the lines that start with “start on runlevel” (there should be two) and add the symbol # in front of it
• Hit the text editors X button to close and save.
• Now restart and you should notice a speed change.