Derek Broughton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > As I understand it, speed-step is not supported because it's a typical > kludge for Windows. Linux doesn't need it because it idles when not busy > instead of using busy loops.
No, Speedstep is not supported because Intel won't release documentation on it (specifically, how to know when it's turned on or off so the kernel can adjust timing loops). It _does_ give a power benefit when used on my machine. -- Alan Shutko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - In a variety of flavors! You can't cheat the phone company. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
