PR1.3: missing matan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

Folks

I'm still on PR1.2. I've got a few things installed, among them: titan's power kernel (without OC) and matan's hildon-desktop fix (sorry but I couldn't find a direct link).

My N900 battery lasts for up to 5 days!

However, while browsing PR1.3 bug list I didn't find any references to hildon-desktop. Without that fix, hildon-desktop consumes a bit more battery, and brings the battery to last for as most 2 days.

Could anyone "port" matan's fix to the PR1.3?

Thanks,
Soeiro

Update: there was a typo in the name. It should be matan. It also seems that it wasn't his fix, but the fix was in his package (?).

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

it is not mathan's fix, but the fix is in his version of hildon-desktop. I think it is pretty saveto just install his version in PR1.3.

I noticed this fact minutes after upgrading to pr 1.3 and reinstalled my own build of hildon-desktop right away. The pr1.3 version is just a few updates behind on he latest git updates and unfortunately does not have the 'invisible bouncing' fix.

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

i gather from this post there is some fix i never heard about before, where can i get it(even if an older version)?

thank you

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

look here: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php...hlight=kinetic

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

This is latest hildon-desktop from git with a fake version for PR1.3. It works here.
Please test.

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

These files are making my head swim! What's the difference between these and this one?

http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p...&postcount=334

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

http://mohammadag.xceleo.org/public/...ebfiles/matan/

"From the hildon-desktop thread" In future please use search bit longer :)

.edit
Please read that thread before asking more questions.

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

Ah they're probably same. Use the one linked (not by me).

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

I don't know if you've noticed or not, but the search here blows balls. I usually go and try to search with Google to find things.

I ain't too keen on the whole Layout of TMO. Pretty crappy for a Linux site....

Ohhh, and after all that, you didn't answer the question...

What's the difference?

That was the question.

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

[QUOTE=soeiro;857523]Folks

I'm still on PR1.2. I've got a few things installed, among them: titan's power kernel (without OC) and mathan's hildon-desktop fix (sorry but I couldn't find a direct link).

My N900 battery lasts for up to 5 days!

However, while browsing PR1.3 bug list I didn't find any references to hildon-desktop. Without that fix, hildon-desktop consumes a bit more battery, and brings the battery to last for as most 2 days.

Could anyone "port" mathan's fix to the PR1.3?

Thanks,
Soeiro[/QUOTE

That 5 days of battery life sounds sexy! I did a little thread search for info about "Mathan's Hildon-Desktop Fix" but this thread keeps popping up. What does it do?

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

I agree that this site is not too user-friendly. Still we have power search on right that is powered by google and I find it quite handy. And about answer. I think that you can find some answers from thread that has been already linked on this thread.

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

click power search
search with terms:
matan hildon-desktop
choose wiki
choose user matan
click link modified-desktop.

Want more hints? :)

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

Certainly putting Matan's name in the title with a typo didn't help those who didn't know him already :)

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

Sorry about that. That also explains why I didn't find the thing, even with Google.

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

That fix keeps hildon-desktop CPU usage low. Without it, on my N900 it stays at 4%-5%, reducing battery life from 1/3 to 2/3 (guestimate).

Now, in order to achieve 5 days, you must do some sacrifices. In my case:

1. I have only two desktop widgets: weather and calendar (only calendar on my default desktop)
2. No python-based daemons (not sure if it helps) installed
3. No customizations to N900 menus (except for flashlight)
4. No 3G (GSM only configuration - blame this on my current plan)
5. No cellular data transfer (blame it also on my messed up carrier)
6. Just a few calls a day
7. Just a few minutes of email, internet browsing, witter a day

I'm not found on any of those "sacrifices", but I've just observed that was what makes the battery last longer.

I just wish the N900 had a monster battery in order to keep it always connected and working for a long time. :D

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

@mirakels Do you know why it wasn't included in PR1.3? People are reporting that the battery performance has improved after PR1.3. I guess this fix would have driven it way further, still...

Re: PR1.3: missing matan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

I don't know why they did not include that fix. Maybe because the fix was added after the 'parting words' log entry in the git changelog.

I just noticed the high cpu usage after the upgrade when at top in an xterm...

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

I see. Me, 2 widgets (Omwheather & Facebook) no Flashlight, I got T-Mobile USA (3G), heavy internet use, 21 apps total including widgets. I use "Plastic Theme & Auto Disconnect" I've been running this girl stock since day one other then that me and you are the same. I like the transitions speed with "Plastic Theme" and I don't mind getting a fix for the "Hildon Desktop Clogging/Battery Drain." issue. I like speed and efficiency. That's what pulled me to this thread! Need help figure out what's the best " Custom Hildon Desktop Mod" to choose from and how to do it. Thanks!

Re: PR1.3: missing mathan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

To install that it is just a matter of downloading the deb file (posted on this thread). Then, on terminal:

rootsh dpkg -i filename.deb

You should get the fix. However, I still haven't found time to upgrade to PR1.3 (I need to back up a lot of thigs: file system hacks, to have my ext3-formated-SD card working, Modest gconf customizations, keyboard customizations and a lot other small stuff that I still have to go hunting for them). So I can't say this particular fix will work with PR1.3 (it should, though).

Re: PR1.3: missing matan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

so does this improve battery if I install it on pr 1.3?

Re: PR1.3: missing matan's hildon-desktop high CPU fix?
 

As has been said many times

IF you use 3rd party apps that make your applications icons to go in folders in icon view (e.g. Catorise & MyMenu or Apmefo) then IT MIGHT trigger infinite loop bug in hildon-desktop that makes hildon-desktop to take constantly couple of % of cpu. It drains battery faster than plain idle state (obviously?).

So with above prerequisites it might make your battery usage time little longer.