Laptop fan

[jwb@example.com (Jim Breen)]

Scott Stone <SStone@example.com> wrote:
>> 
>> if it's only getting hot in Linux and not in Windows, I'd say it's a problem
>> with Linux not talking to the power management controller correctly.  I
>> believe the new laptop boxen have several power states they can be in to
>> reduce heat and power usage, which your current Linux kernel may not be
>> aware of.  

If it's a Toshiba, there are some Linux utilities to test and turn on
the fan. It stops the low-power options working, but it keeps the 
laptop much cooler.

Jim
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