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Old 9th November 2013
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Originally Posted by jggimi View Post
The big difference with -A is what happens when you're plugged in -- with -A, if you're plugged in, maximum power is always available unless the battery is discharged.
Thanks for clarifying this point.
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I prefer -A with my low powered netbook, because otherwise I would never get anything done.
I was used to FreeBSD powerd which reacts very well even on netbook and adjusts the CPU speed when the machine is plugged in. It makes it cooler but still reactive.
I guess apmd purpose is to be used only on laptops.
Thanks for your answer though
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