That is, to transcode a video took about the same time in Linux or Windows. But let's try this. Did you try a faster HDD or try a SSDD?
Bob
Hi,
I have a dell Vostro 1520 with an Intel Core 2 duo processor 2.2 gHz @,
It currently runs windows 7 Ultimate SP1,
The OS is a bit slow, not very faast as I want it to be, please recommend an OS I can install to bring me full speed..

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