Re: Performance on the Linux platform

[Ben FrantzDale <bfrantzdale hmc edu>]

> Can anyone explain why gmc loads in approximately 1.5 seconds when
> executed by right clicking on the desktop & selecting create new window
> from the menu versus a full 7 .0 seconds. to load from  any other
> method. (ex ample: Main Menu - File Manager)
>
> This has been experienced w/ three current version of RedHat on a
> PentiumPro 180.

I think what's happening is that ``file manager'' is loading up the gmc
executable whereas double clicking on an icon just popps up a new view
without loading the executable.

--Ben