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Moxxx> You might need to supply the full path to modprobe (usually /sbin/modprobe) - looks like /sbin isn't in your path, which, by default, it won't be.

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ZB

to Zazzybob..
i tried /sbin/modprobe and I get these answers from the system I am pretty sure that apm is not included in the kernel somehow and that the acpi is a little misconfigured. but I have found the right literature on google which should help...
this is what I get when I try both..
thanx moxxx68..


sh-2.05b$ /sbin/modprobe apm
FATAL: Module apm not found.
[root@localhost root]# /sbin/modprobe acpi
FATAL: Error inserting acpi (/lib/modules/2.6.8-1.521/kernel/arch/i386/kernel/cpu/cpufreq/acpi.ko): No such device

If I were you I'd seriously consider compiling the acpi support into your kernel - then there's no messing with modules. I find the acpi support provided with the 2.4.20 kernel to be fine for my needs (basically telling me how many % left in the battery) - but I haven't tried anything more "advanced" with it such as warnings and lid close detection - I always use my laptop with "mains" power anyways...... Make sure that you use a fairly up to date version of KLaptop (if you want a gui based acpi monitor - within KDE).

Cheers
ZB

cheers!
moxxx68