From: dog_cow@macgui.com   
      
   On 12/22/25 8:36 AM, Ben Collver wrote:   
   > On 2025-12-22, Computer Nerd Kev  wrote:   
   >> At least so far as the first argument goes, it definitely reflects   
   >> the attitude of some Linux kernel developers:   
   >   
   > Regarding power usage it's fairly simple:   
   >   
   > Older computers had smaller wattage power supplies, and the typical   
   > usage pattern was to power down when you weren't using it.   
      
   The wattage rating on a power supply is the maximum power capacity that   
   the power supply can safely provide. It does not mean that, for example,   
   a machine with a 300W supply is continuously drawing 2.5A @ 120V of   
   current. It will instead provide power demanded of it up to the limit of   
   its rated capacity, after which some over-current device will trip and   
   shutdown the current.   
      
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