APS Linux
APS Linux (Arch Linux Power-Saving) is a **customized Arch Linux distribution** dedicated to maximizing **energy efficiency and minimizing power draw** on portable and older desktop devices. It is a refinement of Arch's minimalism tailored specifically for green computing.
Base and Philosophy
[edit | edit source]- Base Distribution: Based on **Arch Linux**, utilizing its simplicity and control over system components to eliminate power-draining bloat.
- Goal: To create a high-performance, perpetually updated operating system that consumes the least amount of electricity possible, thus extending battery life on laptops and reducing the environmental footprint.
Core Features
[edit | edit source]- Kernel Optimizations: Runs a custom kernel with aggressive, pre-configured power-saving patches, including better handling of CPU frequency scaling and idle states.
- Power Management Tools: Ships with and automatically configures tools like **TLP** (Linux Advanced Power Management) and **PowerTOP** to actively monitor and tune hardware components for reduced energy usage.
- Lightweight Desktop: Exclusively utilizes extremely lightweight window managers such as **i3** or a minimal **Openbox** setup, avoiding resource-intensive desktop environments that unnecessarily drain power.
- Target User: Users concerned with battery life or energy consumption, and those who own older hardware that benefits from an OS designed to aggressively manage its power use for silent and cool operation.