[bug#68309] [PATCH] gnu: Add powertop-service-type.

[Ian Eure]

Mathieu Othacehe <othacehe@gnu.org> writes:

> Hello,
>
> Looks good,
>
> > diff --git a/gnu/packages/linux.scm b/gnu/packages/linux.scm
> > index 0fe64bacf3..c53d8f82bd 100644
> > --- a/gnu/packages/linux.scm
> > +++ b/gnu/packages/linux.scm
> > @@ -3634,7 +3634,7 @@ (define-public powertop
> >      (inputs
> >       (list kmod libnl ncurses pciutils zlib))
> >      (home-page "https://01.org/powertop/";)
> > -    (synopsis "Analyze power consumption on Intel-based 
> > laptops")
> > +    (synopsis "Analyze power consumption on x86-based 
> > laptops")
>
> This should be part of a separate commit.

Okay, I’ll send a patch series in a bit.  I was hoping it could be 
one commit, because it’s related, and sending a patch series is 
very annoying.


> > +                 (zero? (system* #$(file-append powertop 
> > "/sbin/powertop")
> > +                                 "--auto-tune"))))))))
>
> If the laptop booted with power cord plugged, but then goes on 
> battery,
> does this need to be run again?

No, the settings persist across power plug/unplug events.