Linux - Laptop and NetbookHaving a problem installing or configuring Linux on your laptop? Need help running Linux on your netbook? This forum is for you. This forum is for any topics relating to Linux and either traditional laptops or netbooks (such as the Asus EEE PC, Everex CloudBook or MSI Wind).
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
Could the laptop be wanting ACPI for power control instead of APM? I installed Slackware on my desktop, chosing the bare.i kernel, and Slackware wouldn't power the machine down. The next time I installed Slackware (I play around a lot), I chose the bareacpi.i kernel with ACPI support. Then Slackware could power down my desktop.
I don't know much about power management, so I may be way off base; it's just a thought. Do you remember what kernel you picked when you installed Slackware? The same one the installer used? One you picked from the list of kernels on the CD (like bare.i, bareacpi.i, etc.)?
In /etc/rc.d/rc.modules, find this section (it's near the top):
Code:
#### APM support ###
# APM is a BIOS specification for saving power using several different
# techniques. This is mostly useful for battery powered laptops.
#/sbin/modprobe apm
Uncomment that modprobe line "/sbin/modprobe apm", and your machine will power off.
root@SlackOnLaptop:~# modprobe apm
/lib/modules/2.4.26/kernel/arch/i386/kernel/apm.o.gz: init_module: No such device
/lib/modules/2.4.26/kernel/arch/i386/kernel/apm.o.gz: Hint: insmod errors can be caused by incorrect module parameters, including invalid IO or IRQ parameters.
You may find more information in syslog or the output from dmesg
/lib/modules/2.4.26/kernel/arch/i386/kernel/apm.o.gz: insmod /lib/modules/2.4.26/kernel/arch/i386/kernel/apm.o.gz failed
/lib/modules/2.4.26/kernel/arch/i386/kernel/apm.o.gz: insmod apm failed
root@SlackOnLaptop:~#
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.