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phoronix
02-13-2009, 10:10 AM
Phoronix: Improving Linux GPU Power Management

Red Hat's Matthew Garrett has actively been working on improving power management with graphics processors via the various open-source X.Org drivers. There is quite a lot of work involved, but at the FOSDEM X.Org meeting he shared an update on his progress...

http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=NzA2Mw
Chewi
02-13-2009, 11:19 AM
That was pretty interesting. Makes me think twice about running gkrellm. I don't think I could live without it though. I've got very use to seeing what my system is actually doing. At least it's not triggering updates when the screen saver (black screen) is on.
mattst88
02-13-2009, 12:51 PM
Before I jepordize my hearing once again, can someone confirm that the video's sound isn't deadly (as the others are)?
rolz
02-13-2009, 01:50 PM
Before I jepordize my hearing once again, can someone confirm that the video's sound isn't deadly (as the others are)?

if you listen to the left channel only the audio is bearable, not really optimal unless due to global warming brussels is now a coastal town.

The video however .. perhaps there are slides somewhere.

I don't want to sound like a spoiled brat though