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Hi:
The last couple evenings (among other things) I've been playing with a tool
called PowerTOP (http://www.linuxpowertop.org/)...
> Getting your computer to use the least amount of power can be problematic.
> This site provides information on reducing power usage, tips, and tricks for
> Intel-based computers running Linux*.
>
> As a first step, Intel is releasing PowerTOP, a tool that helps you find what
> software is using the most power. By fixing (or closing) these applications or
> processes, you can immediately see the power savings in the tool. You'll also
> see the estimated time left for battery power if you are running a laptop. The
> Tips&Tricks page has fixes for a lot of the issues that are already found. Join
> our mailing list to participate in this effort to get Linux to use less power.
There are claims of people increasing their laptop battery life by 1 hour or
more with the help of this tool. Would anyone be interested in a talk/demo?
Regards,
--
Mark M. Hoffman
mhoffman@lightlink.com
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