faster boot for ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS

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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

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? 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

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 22 '17 at 13:28

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

The first option to consider is Lubuntu lightweight 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.

This article provides additional options 5 Lightweight Linux For Old Computers

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

faster boot for ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS

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