David Ellement wrote:
> On 000819, at 10:26:49, David Ellement wrote:
> > ... I tried installing a newer version of the kernel (2.2.16).
> > The old kernel (2.2.14-5.0) automatically turns off the power at
> > the end of a shutdown. I can't seem to configure the new kernel
> > to do the same. What am I missing?
>
> I've installed RH7.0, with the 2.4.2 kernel. It still doesn't turn
> off the power when I shut it down from the X login screen. I can
> get it to turn off the power if I run poweroff as root.
>
> How can I get the X shutdown process to run poweroff?
>
> --
> David Ellement
If you're running "kernel secure", it *will* do
that (i.e. only allow root to shut off the power). If you use the
regular kernel, then anyond can call a shutdown, and the system will
also switch off its power.
HTH
Elton Woo ;-)
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