Re: [lm-sensors] [PATCH 1/2 V3] applesmc: Use PnP rather thanhardcoding resources and devices

[Matthew Garrett]

On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 03:23:44PM +0100, Henrik Rydberg wrote:

> The macbook overheat problems goes way back. All models have automatic
> heat protection, but it kicks in at temperatures uncomfortable to most
> users. The severity also depends on when the model was made. The
> current solution is to use the macfanctld driver, which disables
> automatic fan control, replacing it with a control loop yielding more
> workable temperatures. A fan control solution in the kernel would
> certainly be well received.

There is one, you just need to hook into the thermal device interface.

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