[ubuntu-uk] Churning hard disk, glacial startup

[John]

Vinothan Shankar wrote:
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> John wrote:
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>> Sean Miller wrote:
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>>> 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
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>> 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.
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> John,
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> 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.
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> Vinu
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Brilliant, thank you. It works. Now I have to work out what is what. :)

John.