Re: suspend2 merge (was Re: [Suspend2-devel] Re: CFS and suspend2:hang in atomic copy)

From: Andrew Morton
Date: Wed Apr 25 2007 - 15:43:50 EST


On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:25:12 +0200 Adrian Bunk <bunk@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> > > And even 3W would still be a waste of energy.
> >
> > .. but if the alternative is a feature that just isn't worth it, and
> > likely to not only have its own bugs, but cause bugs elsewhere? (And yes,
> > I believe STD is both of those. There's a reason it's called "STD". Go
> > to google and type "STD" and press "I'm feeling lucky". Google is God).
>
> Is there really no use case for STD?

I use it all the time. The batteries only seem to last a day or so in STR.

Plus one is supposed to power off all electrical equipment during takeoff
and landing.

> No worries if power is completely lost.

To change batteries.

> Some people might boot Windows between suspending and resuming.

I use that often too. (But I won't when I get around to upgrading the X
driver to get the VaioOfDeath's external video output working under
Linux)

I don't think I need a fancy splash screen tho.
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