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Intel's PowerTOP Extends Linux Battery Life

Posted by kdawson on from the using-the-hooks dept.

DuracellFan writes "Intel recently released its PowerTOP utility, which builds on work done by kernel developers to make the Linux kernel power-efficient. PowerTOP gives a snapshot of what apps are consuming the most power. The PowerTOP website also hosts patches for several Linux apps and the kernel. In the Linux.com article, lead PowerTOP developer Arjan van de Ven of Intel says that PowerTOP could soon show which applications keep the disk busy." Linux.com and Slashdot are both part of OSTG.

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  1. Linux does not consume power! by anss123 · · Score: 5, Funny

    The hardware that runs it does! Typical Intel, trying to shift the blame.

    :)

    1. Re:Linux does not consume power! by Syberghost · · Score: 2, Funny

      Yes, but if we outlaw the manufacture, possession, or sale of hardware, then Linux won't be able to get any, and the tragedy of wasted power will end! Think of the children!

  2. It's not a bug, it's a feature (tm) ! by DrYak · · Score: 3, Funny

    DEAR User,

    Sorry but you're mistaken.

    You actually discovered our latest feature.
    You haven't read about it yet, because we were developing and testing it until very recently, and we didn't want to speak to early about it.

    We, as developers conscious of their travelling users, that have so much time that they need to work as they are in the train, have though of YOU !

    As such we present you our latest feature :
    WE GIVE YOU THE POSSIBILITY TO COOK YOUR DINNER ON YOUR LAPTOP (so you can do even more important things during the time you're commuting, which will leave you more free time when you reach your destination !)

    Alternatively, you can also use our application on your laptop as AN INCREDIBLE AND COMPACT LAP-WARMER !!! For all those long commute during winter.
    (DISCLAIMER : Warning, do not use with Batteries manufactured by Sony).

    Thank you, wish you enjoy our brand new features.

    - The Dev team.

    --
    "Sufficiently advanced satire is indistinguishable from reality." - [Tips: 1DrYakQDKCQ6y52z6QbnkxHXAocMZJE61o ]
  3. Re:Old Kernels by diegocgteleline.es · · Score: 5, Funny

    Most people i know still run 2.4.x and Slackware still ships with 2.4 as default.

    Slackware users don't know people. Stop lying! It's just yourself who runs 2.4, right?

  4. Just waiting to see... by Gibbs-Duhem · · Score: 2, Funny

    gnome-power-manager as the biggest power hog on the system.

  5. According to this utility ... by PPH · · Score: 3, Funny

    ... its a tie between my USB-powered arc welder and all the kewl blue LEDs.

    --
    Have gnu, will travel.