Re: Thoughts wanted on merging Software Suspend enhancements

From: Pavel Machek (pavel@suse.cz)
Date: Tue Jul 15 2003 - 11:27:58 EST

Hi!

> > I'd be inclined to initiate suspend-to-disk when the laptop's lid is
> > closed
>
> Please don't suspend my notebook when the lid is closed. I frequently
> want it running when closed. It is OK to turn off the backlight when
> closed (which my Vaio does), but don't show down my CPU or network
> just because I am not typing or looking at the screen.

Of course, this *needs* to be configurable (== handled by
userland). If you are using external keyboard/mouse you do not want
your notebook open. I hate HP for putting powerswitch so that you have
to open notebook to turn it on/off...
                                                                Pavel 

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