Re: kernel: Removing modules do not turn off devices

2007-10-08 Thread Todd Deshane
I think power management issues are important to take into account, it is getting a lot of attention recently. Is this option still marked as experimental? Is there a strict policy on it or can sufficient testing be done to allow it to be enabled by default? Here is the bug that was filed to tra

kernel: Removing modules do not turn off devices

2007-10-08 Thread Paulo da Silva
Hi! I am testing kubuntu gutsy (next 7.10). I noticed that removing usb wireless modules, for example, does not turn off the devices. This is important for laptops. Devices, when not in use, should be turned off. I think this is caused by kernel not being built with devices->USB support->USB selec