Since long time im not using cm9 so cant help you about the bugs and performance....about how to install,you just have to flash provided kernel,go to recovery and wipe everything,then install the rom and gapps....thats it.
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Which version of cm are u currently using?? Is there anything which does not work (eg.front camera, wifi, etc) on ur current version of cm?
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