Why would a computer with Windows slow down but...! Linux Experts Only!?

Question

a computer with the exact same model and specs stay fast with Linux?

Do File System Types play role in performance NTFS vs ext4, Does Fragmentation Exist, Are Anti-viruses needed?

Answer 1

I think the most major issue is the fragmentation.

IIRC, in linux, you fill empty space fit for the whole needed space first, rather than take the first any available space like in windows.

e.g:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

x x o o x x o o o



if you have to put a data with size of 3, in linux you will take space in 7, 8, 9, while in windows you will take space in 3, 4, 7 (which create fragmentation).

That makes you need data defragmentation in linux only after you almost run out of space, which will make linux take any available space like windows.





Anti virus is not needed in most cases. Linux is well-protected, although not immune.

1. Most virus are made for Windows.

2. Even if they managed to infect you, they won't have it easy to attack you file system, thanks to privilege system.

You can read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_malware for more info

Answer 2

The best way is to download Ccleaner here http://bitly.com/UrALrK



Or you can go on Windows operating system locate the command prompt and go there to do the following:

Create a Recovery file of system and date it today.



Then begin by;

delete the 'Temp' folders..they have hidden subfolders so you need to set the attributes in order to bypass this. For each subfolder delete all cookies and rubbish left behnd after install-uninstalled programs. Do a 'dir' command to check your progress. Make sure the 'Temp' file is empty.



goto c:\windows\prefetch and delete everything in there..no exceptions



goto c:\windows folder and delete all the '$' files that have been installed by updates. They can all be succesfully deleted and just take up disk space.



Locate the Internet Temporary Files..Check to see how high the saving level is..some have it set at 30 days..but that stores faaaar tooo much data..though it slows down the system overal. Keep this to a minimum..suggest 2 or 5 at most.



Delete all 'cookies' all those you don't need.



Locate the windows directory and go through the folders you know and those you don't need. Check this once a week at least. Some programs will install under XP as NT and older systems where there is no check of systems weight.



Check to see that system files have not changed since last booting. Things like .ini files or .bat are important items.





Check for 'Hidden Directories' all over the disk...do this at the command prompt:



dir *.* /ah wil show these hidden directories



Check the 'dir' command for all parameters

Answer 3

Linux OS do not need antivirus!!!

because the file format are different than windows and you can't install any windows software!!!!

you don't need any "disk defragmenter" in Linux!!





Do File System Types play role in performance NTFS vs ext4??

answer: NO!!



Linux supports many different file systems, but common choices for the system disk on a block device include the ext* family (such as ext2, ext3 and ext4), XFS, JFS, ReiserFS and btrfs. For raw flash without a flash translation layer (FTL) or Memory Technology Device (MTD), there is UBIFS, JFFS2, and YAFFS, among others. SquashFS is a common compressed read-only file system.



But you can use "NTFS" on linux too!!

Answer 4

Simple. The primary reasons ANY PC slows down are the ignorance of the user in how to properly run and maintain it. The first thing people do is download and install every foolish little trinket they can find and have it loading at boot. The second mistake they make is all the malware they infect it with by doing so. 95% of the problems people bring into my shop for repair are created by themselves. If the general public spent a little money on a basic computer course and actually learned how a pc does what it does, they'd eliminate most of their problems.

Answer 5

Hi,

I recommend to clean up the register in order to improve your pc performances and get rid of malwares. A good program you can use is CCleaner http://j.mp/UrAGnK

It's amazing.

Cheers ;)

Answer 6

You are certainly correct. All plays major role.

Linux booting is fast compared to Windows

Answer 7

I'm no linux expert, but I would assume Linux is lighter then Windows... lol... so it doesn't require as much power to run Linux.... don't need to be a Linux expert to assume that lol.