>> Damn, that sucks.
>> Have you tried enabling things and then doing a reboot?
>
>I should not have to reboot. This is Linux, dammit! LOL!

I know that too! Guess what I have tried to fix my bleedin' java
problem! ;-)

>Actually, the screensaver is working again (I restarted the
>xscreensaver daemon), so I'll leave acpi off for awhile and see if
>doesn't cure the 'X chewing up CPU' problem (like it's a huge
>problem...log out, log back in ;-))

*grin* Restarting the proper daemon would do it, huh?
I am pretty sure your CPU-chew will be gone. I had to do the same twice
(after the need of a reinstall), and so far it helped here.

>I remember back when 2006 first came out, I saw a lot of posts like
>this. Why would acpi be installed by default on a desktop system, when
>in MCC it even states quite clearly that this is for laptops??

Dunno. Perhaps they have a silent pact with laptop manufacturers?? If
so, they should pack one of those with every MDK boxed set.

>Thanks for your replies, I didn't think anyone would still be following
>this thread :-)

I am known for following the wrong threads!! LOL!!

Paul
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