[ubuntu-uk] Computer restarts on shutdown

[James Morrissey]

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>
> It might be possible to change some ACPI settings in the BIOS to
> circumvent this, or pass commands to the kernel in startup parameters,
> but if you did it might adversely affect power management. I think
> you're stuck with it, then. Sorry to have to say so.
>

Yeah, i was wondering if someone on here might know what might be going on
in the hibernate process (on lid close), that might interfere with the
reboot sequence. I'd be happy to google any things that come to the minds
of anybody on here.


>
> FWIW, once the machine is in its POST, it's safe to turn off. It's how
> I do a quick shutdown:
>
> Ctrl-Alt-F1 to the system console
> Ctrl-Alt-Del
> (Wait for reboot)
> (Press power switch)
>
> Thanks, this will likely save me a few seconds - which are often valuable
when i am rushing to pack up my computer...

j
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