Re: linux mathematica speed
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- Subject: [mg130549] Re: linux mathematica speed
- From: Peter Pein <petsie at dordos.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 05:44:50 -0400 (EDT)
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Am 19.04.2013 07:13, schrieb Stefan Schwarz: > hello, > > i'm using Mathematica 9.0.1.0 on Linux 3.5 (ubuntu 12.10) > my question is, if someone has some experience speeding up things like > animations and complex graphic output. > > (my machine is not cutting edge, but has a i5/2.4GHz cpu...that should be enough.) > > i was using Mathematica on the same machine on windows and there is a huge > difference in execution speed, especially with graphics and animations (animate, manipulate etc.) > > thanks in advance > > stefan > Hi Stefan, did you install the proprietary graphics-drivers from the manufacturer of the card? Most linux distributions come with slower open-source drivers due to more idealistic than realistic reasons. I am happy with the drivers from launchpad [1,2] (for my Nvidia GTX 560 Ti). Peter [1] http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/ppa/ubuntu-x-swat [2] https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat/+archive/x-updates