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    Power Management tools w510 linux?>

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ambush276, Aug 11, 2010.

  1. ambush276

    ambush276 Newbie

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    i want to use Ubuntu 10.04 but i want to have those great power tools that are talked about with Ubuntu..

    The being able to turn all the power settinsg down to stretch out B life etc...

    can this be done in linux.. how would i go about doing this..

    i know turboboost is built into the Proc i dont have to wrry about that.. but how about adjusting the power settings so like on battery ... i can change its "mode" vs on plugin i can change the mode as well?

    Thanks!
     
    ambush276, Aug 11, 2010
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  2. roblen

    roblen Notebook Geek

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    This can definitely be done in linux. I am not sure exactly how to do it with Ubuntu/Gnome but with Fedora/KDE you go to KDE System Settings -->advanced tab-->power management.
    There you can set the power profiles for battery and plugged in. On plugged in I have maximum performance and on battery I have different profiles depending on % of remaining battery (to stretch the battery).
     
    roblen, Aug 11, 2010
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  3. jtcady

    jtcady Notebook Consultant

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    Ubuntu already has a power management policy for laptops that is actually pretty good. You can do the basics by System - Preferences - Power Management.

    I have a 9-cell and i get 6-7 hours
     
    jtcady, Aug 12, 2010
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