Fedora 12 - how to run laptop with closed lid

[Tim]

On Wed, 2010-06-16 at 16:43 -0400, Edmon Begoli wrote:
> I have a Dell Latitude 830 laptop with Fedora 12. I never move it,
> so I want to be able to close to lid and just use monitor, but my OS
> shuts down automatically.

Just a warning:  Does your laptop need the lid open for ventilation?
Some do.  Check that before you roast it.

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