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How do I get Lubuntu to automatically shutdown after a period of idleness?

cisco27 · 2011-08-26 14:42:37

Can anyone tell me how do I get Lubuntu to automically shutdown of my PC is left unattended for a period of time? It is Lubuntu 11.04 (Light Ubuntu) I'm new to Linux so if you could tell me in simple steps how to do it.

26-08-2011 2:42pm

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cisco27

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Can anyone tell me how do I get Lubuntu to automically shutdown of my PC is left unattended for a period of time?

It is Lubuntu 11.04 (Light Ubuntu)

I'm new to Linux so if you could tell me in simple steps how to do it.

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#2 26-08-2011 11:15pm

johnmcdnl

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if putting the computer asleep is enough just right clcik on the power icon in the top right of the screen...

System > Prefrences > Power Management works as well

just adjust the settings from there.....

not sure about shutting it down though

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