bloated setup?

[Giorgos]

On Mon, 2005-12-19 at 11:18 -0600, Charles Malespin wrote:
> Hi all, I have been using ubuntu for some time, since hoary, but still
> think of myself as a linux noob.  I would like to know if there are
> certain things that are installed/activated in the default set up that
> can be turned off and not effect my day to day activities.  I have a
> fast comp, 3.2 Ghz, 1Gb ram, but I just feel like there are alot of
> things running that dont need to be.  Plus it would be nice to find out
> what alot of these things are/do.  I basically use my computer for
> internet use, IM, music, movies.  Nothing too hardcore.  Is there some
> guide or list that tells me what does what on my process list so I can
> deactivate some things?  Is there a list I should print out and attach
> so the mailing list can see what I have running?  Thanks
>  
I have noticed this too. Gnome feels a bit slower than windows.
Launching nautilus, gedit or terminal is slow. I think it's a Gnome
thing. Maybe xfce will make things better.