Seeking Help

[Colin Law]

On 22 January 2013 13:34,  <geoff at thebakershome.net> wrote:
>
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>> 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.

So actually you think it is disk I/O speed that is the problem, rather
than being anything to do with installing/upgrading?

If you just copy a large file is it slow?
Have a look in /var/log/syslog and see if there is anything that looks
like an error.

Colin

> 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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