Screen goes dark gray, Libreoffice stops

> I am running Ubuntu 12.04, the Libre Office 3.5.3.2 with 1 GB ram.  I
> rarely go into my swap partition.  When in calc, often the system
> grinds to a halt.  Usually it takes about 15 seconds to allow mouse
> pointer change, etc.  Meanwhile, I can run Freecell with no slowdown
> while I am waiting, so that tells me it is not as universal as an
> overutilized processor or low on ram, or an Ubuntu issue.
>
> Help?
>
> John
>
>

> John,
>
> On 06/23/2012 12:15 PM, John R. Sowden wrote:
>> I am running Ubuntu 12.04, the Libre Office 3.5.3.2 with 1 GB ram.  I
>> rarely go into my swap partition.  When in calc, often the system
>> grinds to a halt.  Usually it takes about 15 seconds to allow mouse
>> pointer change, etc.  Meanwhile, I can run Freecell with no slowdown
>> while I am waiting, so that tells me it is not as universal as an
>> overutilized processor or low on ram, or an Ubuntu issue.
>>
>> Help?
>>
>> John
>>
>>
> I notice hanging when working with relatively large files in Calc. Also,
> I have seen spreadsheets "hang" when there are complex calculations
> being done.
>
> How big is your spreadsheet? Also, can you post a copy to nabble? I
> understand if you can not post because of the nature of the information.
>

> John,
>
> On 06/23/2012 12:15 PM, John R. Sowden wrote:
>> I am running Ubuntu 12.04, the Libre Office 3.5.3.2 with 1 GB ram.  I
>> rarely go into my swap partition.  When in calc, often the system
>> grinds to a halt.  Usually it takes about 15 seconds to allow mouse
>> pointer change, etc.  Meanwhile, I can run Freecell with no slowdown
>> while I am waiting, so that tells me it is not as universal as an
>> overutilized processor or low on ram, or an Ubuntu issue.
>>
>> Help?
>>
>> John
>>
>>
> I notice hanging when working with relatively large files in Calc. Also,
> I have seen spreadsheets "hang" when there are complex calculations
> being done.
>
> How big is your spreadsheet? Also, can you post a copy to nabble? I
> understand if you can not post because of the nature of the information.
>

> Hi :)
> In Ubuntu you can get that "task monitor" by
>
> System - Administration - "System Monitor"
>
> You can change which version of java you are using in LibreOffice by
>
> Tools - Options - Java
>
> or even switch it off completely from there.  If the thing still works but the slow-downs stop then you know it's java slowing it down.  It would be interesting to know which version of java you are using.
> Regards from
> Tom :)
>
>
> --- On Sat, 23/6/12, John R. Sowden<[hidden email]>  wrote:
>
> From: John R. Sowden<[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Screen goes dark gray, Libreoffice stops
> To: [hidden email]
> Date: Saturday, 23 June, 2012, 18:31
>
> On 06/23/2012 10:04 AM, Jay Lozier wrote:
>> John,
>>
>> On 06/23/2012 12:15 PM, John R. Sowden wrote:
>>> I am running Ubuntu 12.04, the Libre Office 3.5.3.2 with 1 GB ram.  I
>>> rarely go into my swap partition.  When in calc, often the system
>>> grinds to a halt.  Usually it takes about 15 seconds to allow mouse
>>> pointer change, etc.  Meanwhile, I can run Freecell with no slowdown
>>> while I am waiting, so that tells me it is not as universal as an
>>> overutilized processor or low on ram, or an Ubuntu issue.
>>>
>>> Help?
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>>
>> I notice hanging when working with relatively large files in Calc. Also,
>> I have seen spreadsheets "hang" when there are complex calculations
>> being done.
>>
>> How big is your spreadsheet? Also, can you post a copy to nabble? I
>> understand if you can not post because of the nature of the information.
>>
> I went back to see which sheets were giving me problems, but I could not remember specifics, so:
> Most of my calc files are 3-5 pages long.  I have simple math (MDAS) type calcs, sometimes with links between pages.  My payroll file is about 25 pages long. I use it twice a month minimum and I haven't had a problem with it.  This all just started about a month ago.  I have been using this box for about 2 years.  Of course Ubuntu 12.04 is also about a month old.
>
> I wonder if this is a Java issue.  When I ran Suse, there was a monitor that I could have on the screen showing CPU use, Swap use, Ram use, etc. graphically.  It would be nice to be able to go backwards in time about 10 minutes to see what was the issue.
>
> John
>
>
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> Hi :)
> In Ubuntu you can get that "task monitor" by
>
> System - Administration - "System Monitor"
>
> You can change which version of java you are using in LibreOffice by
>
> Tools - Options - Java
>
> or even switch it off completely from there.  If the thing still works but the slow-downs stop then you know it's java slowing it down.  It would be interesting to know which version of java you are using.
> Regards from
> Tom :)
>

> Am 23.06.2012 20:54, Tom Davies wrote:
>> Hi :)
>> Open Lo and go to
>>
>> Tools - Options - Java
>>
>
>
> Once again: Not a single built-in Calc feature depends on Java.
> Like any other type of document, spreadsheets can be exported to XHTML
> which depends on Java, but all this has nothing to do with the
> creation, editing, and normal operation spreadsheet documents.
>
>

> Hi :)
> Sorry, just noticed that java version is fairly old already.  I don't think it usually creates problems in LO 3.5.x but it used to in 3.3.x and i think in 3.4.x.  It might be worth upgrading your version of java if you do want to use java with LO.  I think the _32 is probably the most recent version that is reasonably easy to get  in your Ubuntu.  
> Regards from
> Tom :)  
>
>
> --- On Sat, 23/6/12, John R. Sowden <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> <snip />
>
> java 1.6.0_26.
> I now have the monitor up in a corner I watch it as activity occurs in
> thunderbird.  I haven't tried it in LO yet.  I thought LO was written in
> Java, so turning it off I thought was not an option.
> What do I loose when I turn it off, and how do I do that?
>
> John
>
>
>  

> Hi :)
> Sorry, just noticed that java version is fairly old already.  I don't think it usually creates problems in LO 3.5.x but it used to in 3.3.x and i think in 3.4.x.  It might be worth upgrading your version of java if you do want to use java with LO.  I think the _32 is probably the most recent version that is reasonably easy to get  in your Ubuntu.  Regards from
> Tom :) 
>
> --- On Sat, 23/6/12, John R. Sowden <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> <snip />
>
> java 1.6.0_26.
> I now have the monitor up in a corner I watch it as activity occurs in thunderbird.  I haven't tried it in LO yet.  I thought LO was written in Java, so turning it off I thought was not an option.
> What do I loose when I turn it off, and how do I do that?
>
> John
>
>
>