lm_sensors merged [LWN.net]

Included in the 2.5.54 kernel was the long-awaited merge of (part of) the lm_sensors project. lm_sensors has existed as a separate patch for years, but has never found its way into the mainline kernel - partly as a result of concern over its tendency to destroy certain models of Thinkpad laptop. Linus evidently decided that the time has come, however.

lm_sensors is really just a set of drivers which provide access to the health-monitoring hardware present on most motherboards. With lm_sensors, Linux users (or system monitoring daemons) can keep an eye on processor temperatures, supply voltages, fan speeds, and even cabinet intrusions on some systems. This is a worthwhile capability; it's nice to know that a fan has failed on a system before it's too late. So it's good to see that this patch has finally found its way in. See the lm_sensors page for detailed information, a lengthy FAQ, and user-space programs.

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lm_sensors merged

Posted Jan 9, 2003 17:20 UTC (Thu) by DancingProg (subscriber, #4816) [Link]

Does this code still tend to damage thinkpads, or is that
in the past?

lm_sensors merged

Posted Jan 9, 2003 23:46 UTC (Thu) by dmenest (guest, #4017) [Link]

If you click on the "destroy" link, you can read that they have "blacklisted" IBMs. So running lm_sensors won't work on Thinkpads (it will print an error), but it will not damage the machine. Read the link for all the details.