How do I enable dynamic CPU speed scaling in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4?
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Many new CPUs allow for variable speed scaling to reduce power consumption when the CPU is not idle. When using a laptop battery, cpuspeed will reduce power consumption and allow the laptop battery to last longer. When using a desktop machine or racked server, increased power efficiency means less heat and less power being used.
The cpuspeed daemon dynamically controls the speed or "
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