Re: Titanium powerbook and oddities with 2.4.7 kernel
On Sun, 29 Jul 2001, Mark Janssen wrote:
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> The packet dropping may be because the system is getting too hot, because
> the fan isn't running ??? Is it getting warm/hot over time ??
Believe me, the machine gets REALLY toasty. I could use it as a coffee
warmer if the heat came out the top. As it is, the surface it sits on (my
lap, the table, etc.) gets toasty. Doesn't matter which OS is running, it
gets HOT. Less hot under MacOS because, of course, the fan kicks in.
>
> The fan might not be running for 2 reasons
> 1. Fan control might be software based, and linux doesn't have
> the appropriate software ???
> 2. Linux is more power efficient, and won't make your system run
> as hot as to require the fan to go on. (in case of automatic fan
> control, hardware)
>
> Option 2 off course means that the packet loss on the airport probably
> won't be caused by heat...
>
> Hope this helps...
>
> (My laptop will turn off the keyboard when getting too hot,... really irritating)
>
> Mark Janssen Unix Consultant @ SyConOS IT
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