Powerbook shut off problem---??

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Thierry de Coulon writes: 

> What graphic card is the PB using? Uuder OS X the PB would sleep when you 
> close teh lid, but several graphic cards prevent sleep under Linux (my nvidia 
> on the PB 1Ghz 12" is an example) so I could imagine the system then has but 
> one choice: shutdown. 
> 
> Thierry

the ATI mobility 9600 - Still, on a previous install it wasn't this direct 
before if I remember correctly.  If so, any work arounds?? I am able to turn 
the monitor off with xset as one idea with the lid remaining open.