* Felix Natter <fnat...@gmx.net> [24-12/07=Sa 20:27 +0100]:
> [...] no significant load during the last hour [...]
The system doesn't keep track of load for a
full hour, but it does for fifteen minutes.
uptime|awk '{print $NF}'
is load average for the past 15 minutes.
> [...] no gui interaction [...] (especially with VNC [...]) [...]
That's a lot harder. Theoretically `w` shows idle time, but
I'm not sure you can trust it with layers of GUI interaction.
Full original post:
> I am looking for an automatic suspend-to-ram (I know "sudo systemctl
> suspend" ;-)) solution for workstations: I would like the system to
> suspend if and only if:
>
> - there is no gui interaction from any user (especially with VNC
> sessions) AND
>
> - there is no significant load during the last hour (in order to account
> for backup jobs)
>
> I am using the mate desktop, if that makes any difference.
> Of course the desktop must be locked before suspension.
>
> Maybe systemd can support this in coop with the DE?
>
> I think Windows can do it, but Windows does not allow multiple users
> logged in at the same time, so it is an easier task.
>
> Am I asking too much?
