Ubuntu or Xubuntu?

[abhilash82]

I am currently running Ubuntu 9.04 with the configuration mentioned in my signature and I don't have any major problems except for the instability of xserver for intel which is a known issue in Jaunty.

The RAM requirement does increase with every major release and I was thinking if I have to downgrade my system to Xubuntu to have a smooth run.

What do you guys suggest?
:confused:

[konqueror7]

I am currently running Ubuntu 9.04 with the configuration mentioned in my signature and I don't have any major problems except for the instability of xserver for intel which is a known issue in Jaunty.

The RAM requirement does increase with every major release and I was thinking if I have to downgrade my system to Xubuntu to have a smooth run.

What do you guys suggest?
:confused:

i think installing xfce to your existing installation would be better, in case you need to switch back again. but, in your specs, your desktop would be snappier on xfce desktop. =)

[raymondh]

I am currently running Ubuntu 9.04 with the configuration mentioned in my signature and I don't have any major problems except for the instability of xserver for intel which is a known issue in Jaunty.

The RAM requirement does increase with every major release and I was thinking if I have to downgrade my system to Xubuntu to have a smooth run.

What do you guys suggest?
:confused:

Have you tried openbox?

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Openbox
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/LowMemorySystems

[abhilash82]

Is there anyway by which I can run a benchmarking software to check if my system configuration is suitable for the current Ubuntu release?