Package: eeepc-acpi-scripts
Version: 1.0.2
Followup-For: Bug #474531
I forgot to mention we also discussed the appropriate default
for the proposed variable. It was argued that shutdown is not
appropriate because a user expecting the system to suspend might
lose data as a result. Other possible defaults
nothing - the user might expect suspend when the lid is put
down; if we do nothing instead, they could then
store the Eee in a closed space causing overheating
and ireparable damage to the Eee
blank - same problem as 'nothing' except with the display
blanked they are even more inclined to believe the
suspend was successful!
suspend - obviously not!
So all defaults have their problems. The possible data loss during
shutdown is probably the least drastic consequence, which is why
I would argue it's the best choice for the default.
Ideally, we would prompt the user at shutdown time so they have a
chance to save data first. However, this has two problems: first,
we need dialogs both in X and console; second, if the suspend
is the result of putting the lid down, the user has no opportunity
to respond to the dialog. I wonder if it's worth the effort.
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