Perhaps some Linux experts can help with this one...
Is is possible, using the built-in power management in SUSE, to turn the monitor on and off at predetermined times? Ideally, this would be done via using server time (ie screens turn on at 1:00pm and turn off at 2:00am).
As an alternative, is possible to configure Suse to do the same thing without the server?
Thanks for any info, I know this is kind of a strange question.
Thanks!
Not a strange question at all and it is completely possible. There is a utility called "xset" which is built for the purpose of tweaking X.
Quick list of what it does:
xset s Reset to standard settings
xset s 600 Activate after 10 minutes
xset s blank Use blank screen
xset s off Deactivate screensaver
xset s on Switch on screensaver
xset s activate Activate screensaver immediately
xset q Display current settings
xset +dpms Enable power saving
xset -dpms Disable power saving
So for you to enable:
Code:
xset +dpms
xset s on
xset s activate
And to disable:
Code:
xset s off
xset -dpms
You can use cron to enable at a time.. and disable at a time.
great post, pinned and moved to X
cheers
anyweb
There's no "deactivate"
s activate Causes the screen saver to activate, even if it has been turned off.
s reset Causes the screen saver to deactivate if it was activated.
Thanks SubZero! Over zealous or something haha