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Old 04-01-2008, 07:48 AM   #1
goldark
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Laptop power down question


Is there a way in Ubuntu 7.1 to set up a laptop where if it detects it's running on the battery, that it automatically shuts down? (meaning I ONLY want it to be running on its power supply).


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Old 04-01-2008, 12:41 PM   #2
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physically remove the battery...should shut down pretty fast.
 
  


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