Elad, see: https://01.org/linux-thermal-daemon/documentation/introduction-thermal-daemon
Firmware can handle it, yes, but not always in the most efficient way.
On Aug 28, 2015 15:42, "Elad Alfassa" <elad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 10:19 PM, Eric Griffith <egriffith92@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Michael, Question for you and the mailing list at large. What about non graphical applications?
The one in particular that comes to mind is thermald-- Intel's thermal daemon for ensuring Intel CPU's laptops and tablets do not overheat and stay within usual temperature ranges. Its a relatively small package, and while this is anecdotal evidence, it seemed to keep my laptop a few degrees coolers during compiles. Minor addition for a better user experience (cooler laps). I've got a spec file for it laying around that use privately, though I know there's a copr that hosts it as well.
Shouldn't this be handled in the firmware? Seems weird to require a daemon that actively monitors your temperature to do this. I know for a fact that in my two laptop and in my desktop computer, the firmware automatically adjusts fan speed, and I don't have any issue with overheating.
---Elad.
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