Re: [PLUG] Run macbook pro with lid down

[Fred Stluka <fred@bristle.com>]

Brian,

Are you sure?  I'd love to be able to do this too, but even if I
drag the slider all the way to "Never", the laptop still sleeps
when I close the lid.

--Fred
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On 11/20/11 3:53 PM, Brian Stempin wrote:
> It's an option in your power settings.  System preferences-> energy saver
>
> On Nov 20, 2011 3:09 PM, "Paul Walker" <starsinmypockets@gmail.com 
> <mailto:starsinmypockets@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     This is a repost of mine from the PANMA list, relating to a Mac laptop. I have a hunch that
>     the solution lies in the Unix llayer so at the risk of an off-topic post I'll let it rip:
>
>     I want to use my macbook pro as a software synth with a midi controller, but I'd love to be
>     able to run it with the lid shut, out of a suitcase or something (with ample breathing room...
>     maybe vented!). I think that having a laptop glaring at people during performances would kind
>     of wreck the mood. Anybody know how to disable the kill switch so I can leave the machine
>     running after I shut it? Perhaps disable some I/O from the command line?
>
>     Thanks in advance
>
>     Paul Walker
>     toomodernmedia.com <http://toomodernmedia.com>
>
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