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That is really cool, both your grandfather using a Linux laptop and the boot time. Could you name a few components you used?


Thinkpad T61, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, SSD. Trim down the services you don't need. Cold boot and hibernate restore take about the same time.

Honestly, I think the SSD has the most to do with it.




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