Let's reconsider some more applications installed by default

[Eric Griffith]

Elad, see:
https://01.org/linux-thermal-daemon/documentation/introduction-thermal-daemon

Firmware can handle it, yes, but not always in the most efficient way.
On Aug 28, 2015 15:42, "Elad Alfassa" <elad at fedoraproject.org> wrote:

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> On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 10:19 PM, Eric Griffith <egriffith92 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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>> 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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