Ubuntu gedit lag


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Gedit is lagging very bad if i try to open it through terminal. However, if i open gedit through Applications > Accessories > Text Editor it works just fine. However I run into the issue of not being able to save certain files without the permissions.

Here is what happens if i try to open from terminal:

I type for example sudo gedit /etc/network/interfaces then i type my password. It just hangs there in the terminal without bringing up another prompt. Then after a couple minutes, the gedit window loads up, but nothing is visible except the title bar. After a while, the contents load up, then the buttons. They it lags more until im able to actually edit text, then it lags even more when i try to save. Eventually it works, but it takes a Verrryy long time.

Anyone else having this problem or know how to fix it?

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Try removing gedit:

apt-get remove gedit

then reinstall

apt-get install gedit

(I think ubuntu uses apt-get :hmmm: )

If not use emacs, its more light-weight and good for editing config files.

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Try removing gedit:

apt-get remove gedit

then reinstall

apt-get install gedit

(I think ubuntu uses apt-get :hmmm: )

I not use emacs, its more light-weight and good for editing config files.

Thanks ill try that after gedit stops lagging on me. I think all the issues im having with hardy step from upgrading instead of doing a fresh install. Dont think ill do an update for the next release.

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