I may have just confused myself by blindly installing ubuntu-desktop package at the same time as ltsp-server using some online LTSP installation instructions. So perhaps I'm just misunderstanding what the 'default' setup would likely be. I always struggle with finding the best instructions for LTSP setup.
Besides Ubuntu, are the popular platforms Lubuntu and Xubuntu or are there other more popular platforms from which to host LTSP? This is clearing a lot of things up for me, thank you. On 11/17/2014 09:45 AM, Harry Lavender wrote: > 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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