Slow launch and running of software updater?

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bugbear
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Slow launch and running of software updater?

Post by bugbear »

When I select Software Updater from the launch menu it takes
around 40 seconds to start up. (in fact, until a recent experiment
I thought it wasn't launching at all, and was making multiple attempts
to launch it).

Further, having done a scan, there is a HUGE pause, where screen updates
(or redraws) do not occur.

My guess (not confirmed) is that an access, either to a unmounted volume or (more likely)
the 'net is being attempted, and eventually times out.

The updater does not show up on top or iotop during the pauses.

Can anyone assist with either a fix, or advice on how I can diagnose
this?

BugBear
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