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.