One of the tops - powertop. Useful or not ?

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  1. Ocky

    Ocky Registered Member

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    We have top, iotop, htop and now I have powertop. Seems superfluous - what is your take ?
    Especially regarding the suggestions which seem to be plenty unless idling.

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    Ocky, Jun 11, 2011
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    Superfluous on a desktop, but not a notebook.
     
    J_L, Jun 12, 2011
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    Ocky Registered Member

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    Thanks J_L
     
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