[ubuntu-uk] Gutsy, first reports!

[Stephen Garton]

Alan Pope wrote:>
> * Better battery life. I am noticing battery life on my laptop is much
> improved. Part of this is down to the excellent tool "Powertop" from
> intel which you can install from the repository. It indicates which
> programs are causing the CPU to "wake up" frequently, and also offers
> suggestions for improving battery life. Really good stuff.
> 

Wasn't aware of this! I am now running this, so cheers!

> * Encrypted filesystems during install. I love this idea. Using the
> alternate CD (not the live one) it's possible to install Gutsy into an
> encrypted volume on disk which is accessed using a passphrase entered at
> bootup. Love it. I will be re-installing my laptop to take advantage of
> this feature!
> 

Was only vaguely aware of this feature. Have you used it al all yet?
When you do, any chance of a report to the list on how it goes? I'm
tempted for my laptop, but am weary of a full re-install, especially if
it's not going to make much of a difference to me!

Cheers,

-- 
Steve Garton
www.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk