[mdlug] Consequences of 'noacpi'?

[Ingles, Raymond]

I'm working with a new system, attempting to get Linux installed on it next to Windows 7. I'm using the Xubuntu 11.10 amd64 desktop CD, and it kept hanging after configuring USB stuff until I used the 'noacpi' option to the kernel.

If I have to make that permanent, I will... but I'd like to know what disadvantages that might carry. From what I can gather, it might prevent the computer from sleeping, and possibly keep it from managing power as effectively. Is that correct? Any other issues I should be aware of?

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