Since I'll probably have the same issues if I get the graphics chip on mine soldered back in right, I decided to do a quick search: "ibook g4 battery linux".
The module pmu_battery may need to be loaded. <http://blog.davidron.com/2011/01/ibook-battery-indication-in-ubuntu-1004.html> gpmudmon-applet looks to be a possible for monitoring the battery status. <http://linux.just4fun.biz/iBook%20G4%201.2GHz%20PPC%E3%81%ABUbuntu10.04%E3%82%92%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB.html> This page has a bit more information on several topics: <http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1498559> -- Joel Rees On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 3:36 PM, scar <s...@drigon.com> wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA256 > > i installed squeeze-powerpc on an Apple ibook g4, breathed new life into > this little guy that Apple has kicked to the curb. i installed gnome, > configured the proprietary wifi drivers, and setup a right-click for the > mouse, and it's all working well. > > although it doesn't seem to detect that there's a battery or something. > if i go into the power management settings, there's no tab for 'on > battery power'. if i unplug the AC power, the little icon doesn't > change into a battery, it just stays as a plug. > > i'm pretty sure during the installation i told it to install the > 'laptop' role so i'm not sure what's causing this, or even what to > search for as a solution.... -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/CAAr43iOfOq+o+SB=byZH=Wgc=xymqju7ja84asqmxh6tb1s...@mail.gmail.com
