Re: apmd v acpi...
On Thu, Apr 17, 2003 at 11:19:31PM +1000, Ben Southwood wrote:
> just wondering, with all this talk of apmd and acpi, which is considered
> the better way to go?
My understanding is this:
Advanced Power Management (APM): older, more stable, a standard.
May not work with newer machines. Uses the apmd daemon.
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI): newer, not
necessarily as stable. A microsoft/toshiba/intel (etc) invention.
Uses the acpid daemon.
The names behind ACPI:
http://www.insydesw.com/press/1997/10.07.htm
My guess: stick with APM if you can get away with it. If you must use ACPI
find a strong bottle/coffee brew before you start.
emma
--
Emma Jane Hogbin
[[ 416 417 2868 ][ www.xtrinsic.com ]]
Reply to: