Hi Mike, It's worth noting that quite a lot of people aren't using Ubuntu, and if they do, they install using the 64 bit 'Server' edition of Ubuntu, located here: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/server
The above doesn't ship with a desktop environment, leaving people to install their own. I don't think anyone uses Unity, like I said, because of how unusable it is. Keep us updated, Harry On 17/11/14 15:24, Mike Cammilleri wrote: > I want to thank everyone for their suggestions. I'm definitely seeing > better performance when trying different desktops. I guess I'm just > surprised that LTSP documentation doesn't emphasize how useless an > out-of-the-box install is with Ubuntu. Unity would be the default for > anyone installing LTSP and it appears to be quite useless. > > I started with Gnome Classic No Effects which is better and comes with > the default install of Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. I have also tried Xfce. I will > try MATE next since it has been recommended by many. > > I would be curious to see a poll that shows what desktop most LTSP users > are using and which exhibits the best performance for multiple users. As > it stands, if I don't block YouTube streaming, one stream can cause > jumps up to 70mb/s through a gigabit connection which can slow down > traffic for everyone. This is has now become my main concern even with > these lighter weight desktops. > > Thanks guys, > mike > > > On 11/17/2014 02:53 AM, Harry Lavender wrote: >> Hi, >> >> You will need to install a different window manager, for example MATE, >> or LXDE, and then use it when logging in via LightDM, you can then set >> this as the default. MATE and LXDE do not use Compiz as their backend, >> so will not have the issues you are facing. >> >> http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/08/install-mate-desktop-ubuntu-14-04-lts >> >> The above link explains how to install MATE onto a vanilla install of 14.04. >> >> Good luck! >> On 17/11/14 01:30, James Linder wrote: >>>> On 17 Nov 2014, at 7:09 am, ltsp-discuss-requ...@lists.sourceforge.net >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> I have tried setting up an LTSP server as a VM and I have the same >>>> problems. So perhaps it is my thin-client. >>>> >>>> A couple things regarding Harry's suggestions as well.... >>>> >>>> How does one get rid of compiz or disable it? If I apt-get remove compiz >>>> it will also remove ubuntu-desktop. I think I need ubuntu-desktop, so >>>> not sure how to get rid of compiz. I did have to install gconf-editor >>>> and disable apps->metacity->general compositing_manager and >>>> compositor_effects so that the gnome terminal wouldn't always be on top. >>>> >>>> Are there other post-installation steps that should be done after >>>> setting up an out-of-the-box LTSP server that is not really documented? >>>> >>>> I'm using Intel GMA 3150 onboard intel graphics -- doesn't Ubuntu >>>> already contain all Intel drivers? According to their site: "Most >>>> versions of the Linux* operating system include Intel? graphics drivers. >>>> Intel recommends checking with your Linux distribution vendor or >>>> computer manufacturer for precompiled driver packages." >>> It all depends on what you are trying to achieve. >>> I use xfce or lxde and never have the problem, but as an old fart I think >>> bendy-streachy-flashy desktops are APITA. >>> >>> James >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server >>> from Actuate! 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