Re: [ACPI-sppt] how to turn the display-backlight off?

> > > > > $ xset dpms force off
> >
> > i was nearly happy, as calling this line, the screen is flickering
> > for a sec, but besides that nothing is happening ;((
>
> It will go on again immediately if you use the keyboard or mouse --
> sure you didn't touch anything by accident?

LOL =)

ur right (sometimes i really feel stupid).... anyway, its the same
result: screen is blank, backlight still on =((

any more ideas?

thx
tobi

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sony vaio pcg-qr10
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	celeron mobile (coppermine) 650mhz
	192mb ram
running suse linux 8.2
	kernel 2.4.20


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