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derekr44

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From: Queen Creek, AZ

Registered: 2008-02-13

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[SOLVED] Very Slow Program Launch

Just completed my install of Arch.  Everything is fresh and I'm running Gnome.

I noticed that when I launch a program (ie. terminal) it takes 10-15 seconds for the program to launch.  Is this normal?

I'm running the following:
AthlonXP 3500+
2GB DDR3200
nVidia 7600GT

Gnome, Gnome Extra & Murrine, nVidia drivers functional, base system with nothing added.

Edit: I am dual-booting with LinuxMint and Mint does not have this issue, so I'm believing this is Arch-specific.

Last edited by derekr44 (2008-03-03 00:53:39)

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Re: [SOLVED] Very Slow Program Launch

Make sure that your hostname is correctly set in /etc/hosts (i.e., that it matches the hostname in /etc/rc.conf. Have a look at "Configure the System" in The Beginner's Guide). If the hostnames do not match, applications may start up very slowly.

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derekr44

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From: Queen Creek, AZ

Registered: 2008-02-13

Posts: 52

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Re: [SOLVED] Very Slow Program Launch

MUCH quicker.  I must have skipped it on the install.  Thanks!

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"Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph." - Anonymous