Re: [linux-pm] [PATCH 0/8] Suspend block api (version 8)

Florian Mickler
2010-05-26T12:24:35Z

On Wed, 26 May 2010 14:01:49 +0200
Vitaly Wool <vitalywool@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Florian Mickler <florian@mickler.org> wrote:
>
> > This is not "protection". This is functioning properly in a real world
> > scenario. Why would the user change the kernel, if the device would be
> > buggy after that? (Except maybe he is a geek)
>
> Hmm... Why would the user continue to use the program if it slows down
> his device and sucks the battery as a vampire (Except maybe he's a
> moron)? ;)
>
> ~Vitaly

Because he is using a robust kernel that provides suspend blockers and
is preventing the vampire from sucking power?

Most users don't even grasp the simple concept of different "programs".
They just have a device and click here and there and are happy.

Really, what are you getting at? Do you deny that there are programs,
that prevent a device from sleeping? (Just think of the bouncing
cows app)

And if you have two kernels, one with which your device is dead after 1
hour and one with which your device is dead after 10 hours. Which would
you prefer? I mean really... this is ridiculous.

Cheers,
Flo