Re: [PATCH] thinkpad_acpi: added BIOS mute interfaces for volume

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> I saw a number of discussion on new thinkpad led and caused me to
> re-think about my previous patch.
>
> The previous patches add interfaces to control hardware mute via BIOS
> functions; however there are nobody to control it and the problem of
> out-of-sync between hardware mute and software mute will still exist.
>
> Will it be a better idea to disable hardware mute?

Hardware mute is a much needed functionality. There are tons of 
situations where you can't be sure what software is running (if it is) 
and you want to be absolutely sure that you mute the mic and speakers 
without even looking at the screen.


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дамјан



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