Re: [PATCH] x86 APM: delete Linux kernel APM support (v2)

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Len Brown <lenb@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Microsoft was able to delete APM from Windows in 2006
> with the release of Windows Vista.  5 years later it seems
> quite safe that the latest Linux kernel can also.
>
> The vintage APM laptops have become difficult to find,
> making changes in this area difficult to test.

One other use-case even on non laptops was powering off the system.
I know my desktops used to need that.

Would it make sense to retain that path? 

-Andi
-- 
ak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -- Speaking for myself only
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