“While Linux is pretty efficient with a computer’s resources out
of the box, there are still ways you can make it run leaner and
meaner on your desktop. Using a little bit of know-how, a
willingness to run a few terminal commands and a mind for
efficiency, you can get every last bit of power from your Linux
box, or get more life from an older system. Read on for a roundup
of ways to slim down and speed up Linux that any level of user can
implement.“One quick note: Many of these tweaks require altering system
files, disabling processes or otherwise changing how your system
runs…”
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