Trying to avoid resentment toward Linux
Trying to avoid resentment toward Linux
I attempted to set up Kali Linux on a separate drive yesterday for experimentation, but it ran sluggishly. It stalled during startup, slowed while scrolling apps, and got stuck in an endless loop when a stop job appeared. My desktop worked perfectly without any issues. Later, I tried Ubuntu on the laptop—it installed smoothly but froze during shutdown, refusing to power up with the 4-dot menu. I’m wondering if the hardware is the issue, especially since I installed everything on a separate partition (hard drive). Should I switch to an SSD instead of the hard drive to see if performance improves? Thanks for any advice that could help.
It seems Kali may not automatically use NVIDIA drivers and could rely on a software-based VESA implementation, which would likely be inefficient. Without access to logs, it's hard to pinpoint the problem. Some machines with Linux face challenges because their BIOS was originally built for Windows and lacks robust support. If you share the Ubuntu version you're running and whether updates were applied, I can help further.
Linux performs exceptionally well with AMD cards using freely available drivers that are integrated into the kernel.
The Ubuntu version I had was 18.04.2 LTS, and I attempted to update through the app but encountered an error after some time, reporting a failure to connect to Ethernet. Regarding your questions, I’m not sure what you meant by Linux or Kali installs on NVIDIA drivers. I use an MX150 laptop, and I don’t see a connection between it and the performance issues on my laptop versus my desktop. My main issue is lag—my Kali runs smoothly on desktop while it feels sluggish on laptop, which is unlike my Linux setup. To add, I’m new to Linux but have a solid grasp of installation steps. Thanks for clarifying the double post—I forgot how to use multi-quotes and edit properly.
The laptops lacking GPU display output aren't fully compatible, especially in optimal conditions. Using Windows without GPU drivers is similar to this issue. Without a driver, the CPU handles graphics via a basic display interface, causing the interface to run slow and some applications to malfunction.
so... there's no hope to use kali or ubuntu on my laptop then... I mean i'm trying Linux mint at the moment everything seems fine zero lag butter smooth. Maybe i'll stick with it
Identified the issue. Kali Linux isn't meant for desktop use. Consider Ubuntu, Mint, Debian or similar distributions.