Subject: Re: [bug#68309] [PATCH] gnu: Add powertop-service-type.

From: Mathieu Othacehe <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:10:55 +0100

Hello,

Looks good,

> diff --git a/gnu/packages/linux.scm b/gnu/packages/linux.scm
> index 0fe64bacf3..c53d8f82bd 100644
> --- a/gnu/packages/linux.scm
> +++ b/gnu/packages/linux.scm
> @@ -3634,7 +3634,7 @@ (define-public powertop
>      (inputs
>       (list kmod libnl ncurses pciutils zlib))
>      (home-page "https://01.org/powertop/")
> -    (synopsis "Analyze power consumption on Intel-based laptops")
> +    (synopsis "Analyze power consumption on x86-based laptops")

This should be part of a separate commit.

> +                 (zero? (system* #$(file-append powertop "/sbin/powertop")
> +                                 "--auto-tune"))))))))

If the laptop booted with power cord plugged, but then goes on battery,
does this need to be run again?

Thanks,

Mathieu