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Power Management  
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Priority : Low
Definition : Pending Approval (Needs guidance)
Implementation : Slow progress
Assignee : Amit Kucheria
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Written by jsmidt the 28 Feb 08 at 16:49. Category: Others. Related to: Nothing/Others. In development
Ubuntu needs to go green. Powertop, Lesswatts and other tools have finally hit the Linux scene to pave the way for better power management. It needs to be said, "if you want your battery to last longest, or have your energy bill be the lowest, you better use Ubuntu Linux."

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System Monitor Default Shortcuts (Ctrl+Alt+Del / Ctrl/Shift/Esc)   forum
Written by fluteflute the 28 Feb 08 at 16:55. Category: System. Related to: Nothing/Others. New
On Windows pressing either Ctrl+Alt+Del or Ctrl/Shift/Esc brings up the Task Manager. If apps crash in linux many users will try these key combinations with no reward. Mapping these key combinations, by default, to the the Gnome System Monitor will help a large number of new users.

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