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I wanted to ask a question about the different OS of ubuntu.

I have a somewhat old pc and I wanted the fastest/lightest/smoothest ubuntu OS for basic stuff like web browsing. I know that are other OS and desktop environment for that propose, but nevertheless I would like to use unity because of the easy to use menu style and dependencies. I have installed ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS in it and I noticed that the boot time it's long. I would like a faster boot.

What do you recommend? Maybe uninstalling unused software that comes by default, or disabling processes that I know I won't use? Or directly using an older ubuntu version?

I know the question is odd, but any answer is helpful

cloudy_fog
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  • What is "long boottime" for you ? – Soren A Feb 22 '17 at 13:29
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    Possible duplicate of [How do I find out which version and derivative of Ubuntu is right for my hardware in terms of minimal system requirements?](http://askubuntu.com/questions/206407/how-do-i-find-out-which-version-and-derivative-of-ubuntu-is-right-for-my-hardwar) This won't improve your boot time much, but it will help improve your OS's performance in other ways. – karel Feb 22 '17 at 13:31
  • It's more or less 10min or so, but once started it goes really well – cloudy_fog Feb 22 '17 at 13:37

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I'd suggest considering using a light wight version of Ubuntu.

Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system. The core of the system is based on Linux and Ubuntu. Lubuntu uses the minimal desktop LXDE, and a selection of light applications. We focus on speed and energy-efficiency. Because of this, Lubuntu has very low hardware requirements.

Yaron
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  • Thanks for the suggestions. I did not want to select other OS or desktop environment, but I think now it is the best way to go. Specially if you will use it for basic stuff – cloudy_fog Feb 22 '17 at 13:41