topic title: Power management tips needed.
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Indy452
Joined: 18 Apr 2010
#1
Relatively new to using Antix so I don't know every nook and cranny yet.

Installed 8.5 on IBM A31 with no problems other than not recognizing my wireless....I used rutilt and its fine now but...
I am having trouble finding any way to monitor the power management such as any sort of screen saver. I really don't need a screen saver but I would like the screen to go blank at least after so many minutes of idle use. How do I do that, and what program should I install?

Also the fan runs non-stop even during times of dormancy just sitting there unused. Is that normal?

Any help you can offer would be much appreciated.
anticapitalista
Posts: 5,955
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Joined: 11 Sep 2007
#2
You could install gnome-power-manager or xfce4-power-manager and then run gnome-power-preferences or xfce4-power-manager-settings.
Alternatively, you could edit the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file manually and change the/these line(s).

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        Option"blank time""0"
        Option"standby time""0"
        Option"suspend time""0"
        Option"off time""0"
Numbers are in minutes. eg Option"blank time""45" should blank after 45 minutes idle use.

You will need to reboot for it to work.

Not sure about the fan running all the time. You may need to fix it in the Bios
Posts: 11
Indy452
Joined: 18 Apr 2010
#3
O.K thank you Anticapitalista... __{{emoticon}}__

I don't know if you are the developer of the distro or not but want to take this opportunity to say"Thank you" and it blows me away how well put together this little distro is...
I also really enjoy the bonus links you have included in the bookmarks section labeled"anticapitalista" very nice.

I'll get on with the codes now...
anticapitalista
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Joined: 11 Sep 2007
#4
Yes, I am the developer and I'm glad you like the distro and the links.
I hope other users feel the same.
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Indy452
Joined: 18 Apr 2010
#5
Cool, since your here....I went into the xorg.conf file to change the"blank" line to 10 hit quit,save,overwrite,OK and I get this error...
anticapitalista
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Joined: 11 Sep 2007
#6
you have to edit the file as root user.

Use Run in menu type gksu leafpad /etc/X11/xorg.conf (give root password) and edit.
Posts: 11
Indy452
Joined: 18 Apr 2010
#7
anticapitalista wrote:you have to edit the file as root user.

Use Run in menu type gksu leafpad /etc/X11/xorg.conf (give root password) and edit.

Ahh, Thank you...somewhat embarrassed now.. __{{emoticon}}__ I'm not used to"root".

All good now. Another strange thing is my fan is cycling again...maybe it needed to settle in after the fresh install yesterday.

Thanks again, very helpful..
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secipolla
Joined: 15 Jun 2008
#8
Indy452, use the Control Center > System > Edit Config. Files
Even if you have already edited xorg.conf, open it so you have a look at the files it opens.
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pwens
Joined: 04 Dec 2010
#9
For those who want to define power settings through a config file, what parameter do I have to add to /etc/X11/xorg.conf to disable sleep on close of laptop lid?

Also, I like the taskbar battery icon that appears when I launch the Applications > System Preps > Power Management application. What do I need to do to get that same battery icon to appear automatically on boot/login? I've already tried in Power Management to hit the"Make Default" button, and also have tried selecting the radio button for General > Notification Area >"Always display an icon" option, but neither were to any avail on my next boot - the battery icon wasn't there.