Ultimate Edition 2.2 has been released

[TheeMahn]

Ran the long smart test from my bios (i assume that would be good enough). It passed. I did think about that though. Ive since did a reinstall on ext3 this time. And it seems to have cured the problem. Not sure if it was the reinstall or the fact that i went back to ext3 that cured the problem though. Even compiled the latest kernel from the git tree before i reinstalled. That didnt help. Im beginning to think that perhaps ext4 isnt quite realy yet. The speed improvement is amazing though with ext4. It didnt happen until i deleted a rather large file (approx 8.5gb...was a dvd d/l image). So maybe ext4 has issues with larger files.

I have to agree with you on the speed gain typically with ext3 I get around 50, 60 MB/s tops (ext4 on karmic):

Ext4 cracks the whip ...

I haven't scrapped any large files so I cant say weather or not I would get the hammer or not I am glad you got it fixed none the less.

[drama]

Ran the long smart test from my bios (i assume that would be good enough). It passed. I did think about that though. Ive since did a reinstall on ext3 this time. And it seems to have cured the problem. Not sure if it was the reinstall or the fact that i went back to ext3 that cured the problem though. Even compiled the latest kernel from the git tree before i reinstalled. That didnt help. Im beginning to think that perhaps ext4 isnt quite realy yet. The speed improvement is amazing though with ext4. It didnt happen until i deleted a rather large file (approx 8.5gb...was a dvd d/l image). So maybe ext4 has issues with larger files.

I have to agree with you on the speed gain typically with ext3 I get around 50, 60 MB/s tops (ext4 on karmic):

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I haven't scrapped any large files so I cant say weather or not I would get the hammer or not I am glad you got it fixed none the less.

I think i was generally getting around 60 before. My main drive was on ext4 and my data drive was still ext3 because i didnt have anywhere to put the almost 600gb of data that is on it. Got terrible transfer speeds at first though from one drive to the other until i removed "reatime" from the fstab line for both disks. Before that i was luck to get 10MB/s when copying files between the two. I think i could maybe get up to 70 i think on ext3 if i swapped my main drive out for one identical to my data drive mainly due to it have a larger cache (32MB). Im actually curious to see what 2 of them would due in raid0 (The new seagate 1tb's...with firmware fix). Although running 2 1tb drives in raid0 would be a waste of space would still be nice to see the numbers. Would be smarter to run 2 320's (believe those have the same cache) in the longterm.

Btw i seen your running karmic. Did they really move from grub to grub2 like they were rumored to do?

[Neflyte49]

The tracker is down? T_T

[RudyD]

Hi!

Is it an easy way to upgrade from earlyer (p.e. ultimate edition 2.0) version to the current?
Do I need to do a clean install, or is there a way to upgrade somehow (.. and how to do) ?

Anyhow - Keep up the good work!
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R

[dathem]

Hello, Most people will tell you to do a clean install, that way any troubles, problems from your older system won't be around to cause problems.

Even if you think your system is problem free, there might be hidden items, issues that you don't know about yet.

So do a back up of your HOME folder and any data you need to keep in a safe place. I like to burn a copy onto CD/DVD as well as backup to a flash or Hard drive, just to be sure. A hard drive can die at any time, I learned the hard way!

Download and burn a copy of UE2.2 and boot up and install a fresh system. This is what I plan to do this weekend. I had a friend download and burn me a copy of UE2.2, I will get it this weekend.I plan to try the Ext4 format on one computer, I will be installing it eventually on 3 computers, can't wait to try it out!

If your a gambler you can click on the 9.04 distro upgrade button in the Upgrade Manager located in the Administration menu and take your chances.

[sedge]

Hi
I have just downloaded 2.2 and you show me 2.3.
I think the word you should have used is titillation not spoiling.
I am pleased to see you back and continuing to share your vision and expertise with us mere mortals.
sedge

[ixnod]

unfortunately, ultimate edition has broken away from mainline cannonical. to site technical and liscencing differences.

cannonical's vision is that the user can add whatever they want to their vannilla system. but there are many new users that are unaware of the plethora of choices that are available to them also at its original inception, there was a problem with dependencies not being met when it came to certain software installs. thats one of the things that made ultimate edition great ( called Ultimate edition at the time) so as you peruse across the net, I can gaurantee that you will find others claiming that ultimate edition is bloated and may even be rather unweildy. but of course, you can simply delete what you don't need. if one particular application doesn't do what you need or all of what you need except for one tiny detail. Then their are at least 5 - 10 other choices we just try to pick the cream of the crop in each area. new to this iteration is miro and other interesting tidbits.

[jslick1jim]

Just wanted to say Ultimate Edition 2.2 is wow.
and Thee, mods, admins, hats off too you,
ditched winders 2 months ago and glad of it.
thxs guys.








Msi Ecipse SLI
i7 920 2.66 oc'd to 3.2
6gig ram
2 bfg nvidia 260
2 Ide 320 n 2 sata 320's
and 6 1tb
Lian Li PC-343B case
Ultimate Edition 2.2 64 bit

[DarkChild]

Just wanted to say Ultimate Edition 2.2 is wow.
and Thee, mods, admins, hats off too you,
ditched winders 2 months ago and glad of it.
thxs guys.


Msi Ecipse SLI
i7 920 2.66 oc'd to 3.2
6gig ram
2 bfg nvidia 260
2 Ide 320 n 2 sata 320's
and 6 1tb
Lian Li PC-343B case
Ultimate Edition 2.2 64 bit

A warm welcome to the Ultimate Edition Board jslick1jim. Thanks for your feedback