Firmware can handle it, yes, but not always in the most efficient way.
On Aug 28, 2015 15:42, "Elad Alfassa" <elad(a)fedoraproject.org> wrote:
On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 10:19 PM, Eric Griffith <egriffith92(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> Michael, Question for you and the mailing list at large. What about non
> graphical applications?
>
> The one in particular that comes to mind is thermald-- Intel's thermal
> daemon for ensuring Intel CPU's laptops and tablets do not overheat and
> stay within usual temperature ranges. Its a relatively small package, and
> while this is anecdotal evidence, it seemed to keep my laptop a few degrees
> coolers during compiles. Minor addition for a better user experience
> (cooler laps). I've got a spec file for it laying around that use
> privately, though I know there's a copr that hosts it as well.
>
Shouldn't this be handled in the firmware? Seems weird to require a
daemon that actively monitors your temperature to do this. I know for a
fact that in my two laptop and in my desktop computer, the firmware
automatically adjusts fan speed, and I don't have any issue with
overheating.
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-Elad.
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