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    Battery Rate of Discharge Application in Ubuntu

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Czaralekzander, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. Czaralekzander

    Czaralekzander Notebook Consultant

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    I remember looking at an application a few days ago which measured the rate of discharge in my battery as well as showed a prediction of how much battery life I would get in Ubuntu. Does anyone know what application this was? I am having a hell of a time finding it again :<
     
    Czaralekzander, Aug 23, 2008
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    I do believe it is the Gnome Power Management tool, or something like it. It should be accessible from the battery icon.
     
    Patrick, Aug 23, 2008
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    Czaralekzander Notebook Consultant

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    I removed the default battery icon and the one I was able to add back in is not the same. Is there another way to get to this app?
     
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    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    I think there is. I believe If you type Gnome-power-settings into the terminal it should start. Its something like that. Jeese, I really need to reinstall linux.
     
    Patrick, Aug 23, 2008
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    Fittersman Wanna trade?

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    i believe there is a setting under "Administration -> administrator -> power saving" (something like this) and in there there should be a little checkbox like "show battery icon always" <-- check that box
     
    Fittersman, Aug 25, 2008
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