[ltp] Is it OK for Thinkpad users to install lm_sensors?

[Niel Lambrechts]

> On Fri, 5 Nov 2004, James PEARSON wrote:
> 
> > So are any of you using "gkrellm" and " lm_sensors" on their 
> > Thinkpads? If so what models?
> 
> I'm using gkrellm (but not lm_sensors... I was deterred by 
> the warning) on 
> my T40.  I saw no such dangerous warning with gkrellm.  It is 
> theoretically possible for gkrellm to get the battery info from ACPI.
> 
I am using the "battery" ACPI module with gkrellm which provides this
exact information.

Regards,
Niel