OS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Hello,
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> Something called kapm-idled was consuming 50-86% CPU usage !
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> I happen to have a copy of Red Hat's 4.0.1-37 kernel, so I gave that a try.
> gtop revealed that kapm-idled was still there, but now using a far healthier
> 0%. So what is kapm-idled ? and why does it use so much CPU resource ?
kapm-idled is related to power Management in the kernel .
In a cooker fresh install (kernel 2.4) , i got it work correctly (SW stat with 0% CPU)
What kernel version do you have ??
>
> Owen
>
> P.S. My work PC still runs like an old dog ! Maybe my first assumption was
> the correct one after all !
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