[ubuntu-uk] Churning hard disk, glacial startup

[Vinothan Shankar]

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John wrote:
> Sean Miller wrote:
>> Okay, missed that.
>>
>> I find "atop" rather good because it lists used memory against
>> committed memory, and if the latter is actually more than exists (ie.
>> physical+virtual memory<committed memory) it's a sure sign that
>> there's something eating memory like there is no tomorrow - and it
>> paints it in red too, in order to highlight the issue.
>>
>> Worth a shot in diagnosing the issue.   At least it will rule out some
>> memory issue.
>>
>> Sean
>>   
> Hi, I hope you dont mind me asking, but where is atop when installed, I 
> cant find it anywhere. I have been following this thread as its 
> something to learn. Where do I look for it?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> John.
> 
John,

Like top, atop is a terminal app.  Open a terminal and type "atop" (no
quotes) and it should open, assuming it's installed.  Once it's running,
you can exit by hitting q.

Vinu
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