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Extreme runtime performance tuning for EasyOS
I have been experimenting with runtime tuning of EasyOS in order to push the system to the maximum level of responsiveness possible without modifying the kernel or rebuilding the system.
The result is a small script called:
pp4mnk-boot-optimizer ULTRA FAST
It applies a set of low-level Linux optimizations a few seconds after boot, once the system has stabilized.
The goal is simple:
Make EasyOS feel instant, reactive and extremely smooth, especially for browsing and desktop work.
What the script actually does
The script applies optimizations in five important areas of the Linux kernel.
1. Memory behaviour tuning
It modifies several VM parameters to improve responsiveness.
swappiness = 5
Prevents the system from using swap too aggressively.
vfs_cache_pressure = 30
Keeps filesystem metadata cached longer for faster file access.
dirty_background_ratio = 3
dirty_ratio = 10
These control how the kernel flushes data to disk, helping reduce latency and avoiding large write bursts.
Result:
faster file access
smoother system behaviour under load
less unnecessary disk activity
2. CPU responsiveness
The script sets all CPUs to the performance governor:
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/scaling_governor
This removes CPU frequency scaling delays and ensures the processor reacts
immediately when workload appears.
Result:
instant UI reactions
faster application launches
smoother browsing
3. Disk performance
It increases the read-ahead buffer:
/sys/block/*/queue/read_ahead_kb
Set to:
256 KB
This helps sequential disk operations and improves loading speed.
Result:
faster program loading
smoother file operations
improved streaming and reading performance
4. Network latency tuning
Several TCP parameters are optimized:
somaxconn
tcp_fin_timeout
tcp_tw_reuse
tcp_fastopen
Effects:
faster connection reuse
reduced socket waiting time
improved responsiveness for web browsing
5. Process priority optimization
The script boosts priority for the core graphical stack:
Xorg
jwm
rox
and also for web browsers (THE THREE I USE THE MOST)
Slimjet
Firefox
Chromium
using:
renice
This ensures that the desktop and browser processes receive higher scheduling
priority.
Result:
smoother window movement
faster UI feedback
improved browsing responsiveness
Logging (essential )
The script logs its actions to:
/tmp/pp4mnk-ultrafast.log
So you can easily check if it ran correctly.
This log file is essential for verifying whether the script actually executed
and behaved as expected. By reviewing it, you can confirm that the script
started correctly, see the steps it performed, detect potential errors, and
understand if any part of the process failed or was skipped.
Checking the log is therefore the primary way to diagnose issues and confirm
that the script is functioning properly. If something does not work as
intended, the log will usually contain the relevant messages needed to
identify the cause.
How to install it
Installation is extremely simple.
1. Download the Script
DOWNLOAD THE SCRIPT (and include it in your Startup folder)
/root/Startup/pp4mnk-boot-optimizer
2. Make it executable
(IF IT HAS NOT BEEN DONE)
Open ROX, look for this script in your startup folder, right click on it,
Properties, and mark ALL EXEC selectors.
3. Reboot EasyOS
At the next boot the script will run automatically after a short delay.
Who should try it?
This script is useful for every EasyOS user, but especially interesting for:
EasyOS power users
people running EasyOS from RAM
users focused on maximum responsiveness
those using Slimjet / Firefox / Chromium heavily
people experimenting with desktop performance tuning
Why this can be interesting us.
EasyOS is already extremely fast, but Linux systems still allow additional
runtime tuning.
This script explores how far we can push interactive performance without
modifying the system itself.
It may help discover:
better VM parameters for EasyOS
optimal browser scheduling
improvements for desktop responsiveness
Important note
This is experimental tuning.
It should work well on most systems, but:
Always test and observe behaviour on your own hardware.
EasyOS makes this kind of experimentation easy thanks to its safe
architecture and rollback capabilities.
Feedback requested
If you try pp4mnk-boot-optimizer ULTRA FAST, please share:
hardware
EasyOS version
browser used
perceived performance changes
I’m especially interested in feedback from advanced EasyOS users.
Your impressions will help refine the next version ( ??? )