The Speed Factor -- Kubuntu vs. Gentoo

[Derek Broughton]

Michael Leone wrote:

> Derek Broughton wrote:
>> Robert Tilley wrote:
>> 
>>> What are the major obstacles to running a lightning-fast Linux
>>> workstation with easy package management?
>>>
>>> Kubuntu is a dream for ease of installation and application management.
>>> This
>>> comes at a price.  Kubuntu must run on a generic PC with as many drivers
>>> as possible.
>> 
>> And the "price" is what?
> 
> Bloat? Using generic drivers, possibly, instead of optimized ones. Many
> more options compiled into the kernel, that aren't needed by your
> specific installation, perhaps.

Perhaps - yet all bench marks show no noticeable improvement.
> 
> Any OS can be fine-tuned; I think his request was more of a general "How
> do I fine tune my Linux installation?". 

Well, no, his request was "how do I make Kubuntu as fast as my friend's
Gentoo?", and I say run it on the same hardware.  I'm sure he can fine tune
a few parameters in the kernel, but if he can prove a speed difference that
would be obvious to a user, I'll eat a hat...

> Services that can be shut off, 

Agreed, services make a huge difference.
-- 
derek