Seeking Help

[geoff at thebakershome.net]

> On 22 January 2013 13:13,  <geoff at thebakershome.net> wrote:
>> More information, got it.
>>
>> - Install was from DVD
>> - Computer has 32 GB of ram and an Intel i7 3770 CPU.
>> - Primary HDD is a Samsung 840 Pro (SSD)
>> - Ubuntu 12.10
>> - Internet connection is 10 Mbps download, 800 kbps upload
>
> Is it just installing/updating that is the problem or do you have other
> issues?

Anytime I am performing a task with high I/O to one of the HDDs. There are
three in the computer. The SDD, and two Western Digital platter drives.
The easiest test is to perform an "apt-get update" as it will always take
forever performing the "Reading package lists" process. However if I
perform a compile of code (for example cross compile the kernel), it is
slower than my old computer (Dual core athlon 64 with 4 GB of ram and a
platter drive). I started a filesystem creation (Building firmware for
embedded system) a couple of days ago and on my old computer this would
take a couple of hours, on the new one it has been running without
interruption for the last two days. :S

>
> Have you got a sensible setting for Settings > Software Sources >
> Ubuntu Software > Download from

I believe so. I am in Canada and the download location selected is
Canadian. Though the download portion of the update goes fast, it is the
processing that slows down out.

>
> By the way it is preferred on this list to insert replies at
> appropriate points in the previous message so that it is easier to
> follow the thread.
>

Sorry, I am new to the list. Thank-you for your patience.

> Colin
>
>>
>> Thank-you
>> -Geoff
>>
>>
>>
>>> On 22/01/13 16:27, geoff at thebakershome.net wrote:
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>>    I built a new system recently and after running some tests I am of
>>>> the
>>>> opinion that either the Kernel has a bug, or my motherboard needs to
>>>> go
>>>> back to the manufacturer for an RMA replacement.
>>>>
>>>>    I am interested to find someone else with a Gigabyte P75-D3
>>>> motherboard.
>>>> It would be nice to have someone else with this board who could
>>>> confirm
>>>> that the kernel is capable of completing an install in less than 6
>>>> hours,
>>>
>>> Jesus, what sort of "install"?! :-)
>>>
>>> Install from DVD, install over the Internet, install from a Live CD, or
>>> what?
>>>
>>>>   or "apt-get update" in less than 10 minutes.
>>>
>>> To begin with, what is the speed of your internet connection? Dial-up
>>> or
>>> what?
>>>
>>> Then what sort of system which you "built": how much RAM, what speed,
>>> what speed cpu?
>>>
>>> Suggestion: if you ask for help provide needed info so that people can
>>> answer your questions :-) .
>>>
>>> [pruned]
>>>
>>> BC
>>>
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