Re: [PATCH] ATA drive spin-down

From: Soeren Schmidt <sos_at_spider.deepcore.dk>
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2003 11:56:36 +0200 (CEST)
It seems Cliff L. Biffle wrote:
> Please find attached a kernel patch to enable ATA drive spin-down after a 
> specified interval.  I'm using this on my laptop now with much success; I'm 
> offering it primarily for testing purposes.  I'll toss it onto mobile if it 
> seems okay.

Hmm, this could be a fine intermediate solution until I get the 
infrastructure for real PM / SMART finished. I'll look this over and
get it committed. One thing though the name ata_suspend is a bit
off IMHO, something like ata_spindown/ata_standby would be more
descriptive I think.

-Søren
Received on Sun Apr 13 2003 - 00:56:40 UTC

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