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Old 02-23-2007, 11:48 AM   #1
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Automatic System Shutdown (On Idle)


After about 4 hours of inactivity from input, I'd like my laptop to automatically shut itself down. Is this possible in Linux?
 
Old 02-25-2007, 04:40 PM   #2
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good battery power, wow, 4 hours... is that a real question?
 
Old 03-04-2007, 03:28 AM   #3
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Ever heard of AC power?
 
  


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