Re: Apple iBook power management
Since I'll probably have the same issues if I get the graphics chip on
mine soldered back in right, I decided to do a quick search: "ibook g4
battery linux".
The module pmu_battery may need to be loaded.
<http://blog.davidron.com/2011/01/ibook-battery-indication-in-ubuntu-1004.html>
gpmudmon-applet looks to be a possible for monitoring the battery status.
<http://linux.just4fun.biz/iBook%20G4%201.2GHz%20PPC%E3%81%ABUbuntu10.04%E3%82%92%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB.html>
This page has a bit more information on several topics:
<http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1498559>
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Joel Rees
On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 3:36 PM, scar <scar@drigon.com> wrote:
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> i installed squeeze-powerpc on an Apple ibook g4, breathed new life into
> this little guy that Apple has kicked to the curb. i installed gnome,
> configured the proprietary wifi drivers, and setup a right-click for the
> mouse, and it's all working well.
>
> although it doesn't seem to detect that there's a battery or something.
> if i go into the power management settings, there's no tab for 'on
> battery power'. if i unplug the AC power, the little icon doesn't
> change into a battery, it just stays as a plug.
>
> i'm pretty sure during the installation i told it to install the
> 'laptop' role so i'm not sure what's causing this, or even what to
> search for as a solution....
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