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Why does Linux have such a terrible sleep? (programming.dev)
submitted 1 month ago by to c/linux@programming.dev
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In 8 hours it uses 20% of the battery. When Windows or Mac are put to sleep, the damn things can sleep for a week! This is the case with Linux on multiple laptops.

Is there some kind of manipulation going by ring -1 that detects Linux is running? Is Linux not respecting some procedure and kissing a step?

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[–] 22 points 1 month ago (2 children)

if the battery dies during hibernate, it's not hibernating

incidentally I have been using linux for years and have never had a working hibernation setup. I'm convinced it's a hoax at this point

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  • [–] 3 points 1 month ago

    Works great with HP Elitebooks G3–G4; honestly, worked great on any HP I've used. Might've worked on the Dells I'd used but they had other problems and didn't last very long so I don't remember.

    But I've largely used older laptops so I'm not sure if the hardware, specifically, may have anything to do with it.

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