In linux.debian.user, you wrote:
> Hi...
>
> Is it possible to setup the display in linux to shut off
> after some time of inactivity, just like (gasp) Windows?
> I've been converting my machines to linux-only and I'd
> like to have the monitor auto-shutoff after some time.
>
> Does such a thing exist for linux? I've seen packages
> for managing UPS's but I'm not sure if I need any of
> that...
>
> Thanks for any pointers!
>
> -Chris
>
For console, put this in .bash_profile or some such place:
setterm -blank 4
setterm -powerdown 5
For X
xset dpms 300 360 600
If you are using X4.0+, you will need to add Option "DPMS" in the Monitor
Seciton:
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "NEC MultiSync XV17+"
HorizSync 31.0 - 65.0
VertRefresh 50.0 - 100.0
Option "DPMS"
Anita
