Re: Making powerd=YES default

[David Young <dyoung%pobox.com@localhost>]

On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 01:38:32PM +0100, Jean-Yves Migeon wrote:
> 3 - completely circumvent powerd(8) by managing the event in kernel,
> and let the pmf(9) threads perform the sleep for us.
> 
> IMHO, 1) looks like the best trade off. 3) feels awkward, because
> it's a choice that says powerd(8) might not be necessary for
> suspension, which is a departure from delegating power management to
> userland.

What is wrong with powerd(8) being unnecessary for suspension?
Sometimes suspension can be very simple.  What is wrong with just
suspending when powerd is inactive?

Dave

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