mike mcgranahan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> thank you for your reply. correct me if i'm wrong, but
> apmd only responds to apm signals sent to it, either
> by the user or by the machine hardware (lid closing or
> opening).

That looks correct.  It should be possible to hack a screensaver to
send such an event; if my kid gives me enough time this week, I'll
take a crack at it.

> > > also, can anyone describe the apm_saver.ko KLD?  i
> > > can't seem to find a description of it anywhere.
> > 
> > It turns off the screen.
> 
> ahh, thanks.  green_saver also turns off the screen
> (dpms).  are there any differences between apm_saver
> and green_saver?

They use different API, as far as I can see.  

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