wmcputhrottle is a dock application that manages CPU throttling through the acpi /proc filesystem, providing control over system performance.
Wmcputhrottle has been developed and tested exclusively on a DELL INSPIRON 1100 running Fedora Core 2. However, it is worth noting that the software's requirements are pretty basic - you just need X11.
When it comes to installation, the process is straightforward. Start by downloading the wmcputhrottle-0.9.tar.gz file, then follow these steps:
1. Extract the tarball: % tar -zxvf wmcputhrottle-0.9.tar.gz
2. Change to the extracted directory: % cd wmcputhrottle/wmcputhrottle
3. Compile the source code: % make
4. Become root: "su"
5. Install the dockapp: % make install
6. Run the app and follow the instructions: % wmcputhrottle -h
Overall, wmcputhrottle is a helpful tool for anyone who wants to conserve battery power on their laptop. Just make sure you follow the installation instructions carefully to ensure you get the most out of this app.
Version 0.9: N/A