Can Real Poweroff Computer without recompile kernel?

strato · 11-20-2004, 07:48 PM

Can Real Poweroff Computer without recompile kernel?
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My RedHat Linux uses Kernel 2.4.20-8. When I use poweroff to shut down my computer, it works properly. But it couldn't REALLY POWER OFF like it works in WindowsXP. Someone told me to recompile the kernel. I have tried it 5 times but failed. Are there any solutions to solve this problem without recompile kernel?

Please Help me. Thanks!

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foo_bar_foo · 11-20-2004, 11:20 PM

i think you need to switch to a more modern 2.6 kernel

foo_bar_foo · 11-20-2004, 11:20 PM

i think you need to switch to a more modern 2.6 kernel

DaWallace · 11-20-2004, 11:52 PM

OR a more modern 2.4 kernel...

2.4 is much more stable at he moment.. but.. if you can't get your current kernel to compile... that's a problem.

zajelo3 · 11-21-2004, 02:04 AM

You need a kernel that supports acpi. So just google for a kernel that provides acpi support on your distro. I know my FC1 2.4.26 kernel had acpi so maybe upgrade to that kernel.