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InsomniaX

InsomniaX - 1.3.3

prevents laptops from sleeping on lid close

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All Time: (5.0)
This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 1.3.3
Release Date: 2007-11-13
License: Freeware
Downloads (this version): 16,034
Downloads (all versions): 38,503
Price: Free

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Product Description:

It always has been a missing feature: disabling the sleep mode on a Apple Laptop. Who does not want to use it as a big juke-box or go warwalking. The best looking server ever, especially at about one inch height. This small utility is what you will want, this small utility acts as a wrapper to the Insomnia kernel extension. InsomniaX disables the sleep mode on a Apple Laptop allowing you to play music through speakers while it's closed. Also adds the option to enable hibernation mode. We are currently looking for a new icon set for InsomniaX, if anyone can produce a new "lickable" set please contact the help desk

What's new in this version:

  • Now functional in Leopard Retail
  • Hibernation can no longer be installed due to security risks (Will be investigated)
  • Updated readme to reflect files used by InsomniaX
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Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 or higher

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InsomniaX CommentaryWake Up - Version: 1.3.3, 7/23/2008 02:43AM PST

gemuco
InsomniaX works great if my iBook is active and the lid will be closed. But is there a possibility to wake up the iBook with closed lid? I missed several TV recordings because my iBook sleeps immediately after booting with closed lid.
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InsomniaX CommentaryWorks like a charm on my MPB 3.1 with OS x 10.5.2 - Version: 1.3.3, 5/6/2008 03:02AM PST

hellgee666
One suggestion: add another menu item like "hibernate now", so you can choose to send the system to normal sleep or to safe/deep sleep.

Thanks for this app.
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InsomniaX CommentaryInsomnia ver 1.3.3 is now current - Version: 1.3.2, 3/9/2008 06:24PM PST

sprindle1
As of 2008-03-09, versiontracker was still showing Insomnia ver 1.3.2 as current with a download link for same. Actually ver 1.3.3 is current, be sure you download this from the website or thru the check for updates feature. Ver 1.3.3 works with OSX 10.5.2 on my macbook pro.

Regarding overheating with the lid closed, according to apple tech support, macbooks and macbook pro's have thermal protection. But it's a sensible idea to turn off the built-in screen before running with the lid closed, obviously.

If you use Insomnia, please consider making a reasonable donation. Development of utilities like this should be encouraged -- and rewarded.
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