Re: [patch 1/2] allow user to power off unused ports via sysfs

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On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:58:34 -0700
"Jeffrey W. Baker" <jwbaker@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> The problem is I didn't save any power this way :(  ThinkPad X61t was
> using minimum 7.6W on a one-minute average before power_off, and same
> power after power_off.  I'd been led to believe that disabling these
> ports would have a substantial power saving effect.
> 
> -jwb
> 

Hi Jeffrey - the reason you are not seeing any power savings is 
that this patch isn't actually powering off the ports.  I swear this
used to work... but I confirmed today it is not doing what it is
supposed to do.  I'll send out a reworked patch as soon as I figure
out what the problem is.

Kristen

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