[ubuntu-uk] CPU temps

[Darren Mansell]

On Wed, 2007-09-05 at 13:28 +0000, STONE COLD wrote:
> and thats what i mean...should i trust my ubuntu telling me its a nice
> 28c. 
>  
> What can i install (tried and tested) in ubuntu that will accurately
> tell me the CPU temp. Something that can sit in a toolbar and
> constantly supply me with CPU temp info...anything?
> 

Thing is, its not Ubuntu telling you, its a desklet which er... may not
be the most accurate.

There isn't anything you can install on any OS thats accurate. About the
best thing would be a utility from the manufacturer because they know
the correct registers to read.

The only surefire way is the finger test. Or a thermal pad if you can
one.