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The power options are set to not to suspend. I use a HDMI cable to a HDTV....
  1. 12-23-2011 #1
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    Thumbs down Ubuntu will suspend/standby when not in use for a bit?

    The power options are set to not to suspend. I use a HDMI cable to a HDTV.
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    One presumes you are running off of wall (mains) power and not battery. There are at least two power setting configurations - one for mains power, and the other for battery. Check them both.
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
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    It is a desktop, so yes it is the main power source.
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    Just curious... Is it suspending?
    Or is it simply going to a blank screensaver?
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    Well, in my experience, a desktop will not suspend, though it may turn on the screen saver and require you to input your password to unlock the screen. Have you tried just pressing the shift key, or space bar?
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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    I could hit some keys to bring it back and enter my password to unlock it. I actually took Ubuntu off and installed Xbuntu. Same version 64 bit 11.10. It has screen savers pre-installed. So this problem does not apply. Which is great. Though the only annoyance is in ubuntu, audio went through my HDMI port to the HDTV, in xubuntu, I have to use external speakers with the hdtv. There better quality though.
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