Disbale fonts; disable firefox caching

I am trying to speed-up the login process for users- currently requiring login to the server where all files are saved. I have heard that disabling the users caching the fonts from the server will help to speed-up logging in(?). I am also interested in hearing any ways that people have found to speed-up the log-in and accessing home directory process (as well as just improve general efficency). For example, why does it take so long to open GIMP when logged in to a server account but opening the app locally, but it is very fast on a local account accessing the same app?
Is the fact that Firefox uses a cache a reason why it is slow to open? Is there a way to set this preference across the network?
Thanks for any help...

I am trying to speed-up the login process for users- currently requiring login to the server where all files are saved. I have heard that disabling the users caching the fonts from the server will help to speed-up logging in(?). I am also interested in hearing any ways that people have found to speed-up the log-in and accessing home directory process (as well as just improve general efficency). For example, why does it take so long to open GIMP when logged in to a server account but opening the app locally, but it is very fast on a local account accessing the same app?
Is the fact that Firefox uses a cache a reason why it is slow to open? Is there a way to set this preference across the network?
Thanks for any help...

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