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Why does Linux have such a terrible sleep? (programming.dev)
submitted 6 days ago by onlinepersona@programming.dev 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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[-] WolfLink@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago

It’s something to hassle with on Windows too. Less so on macOS because it’s easier for them to optimize everything when they control the whole software and hardware stack.

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