So Why is ACPI Such A Problem in Linux?

Anyone who’s worked on Linux must’ve come across a fair share of ACPI-related problems - lockups, standby problems etc. Some of the “solutions” is to disable ACPI support by passing the noacpi parameter during boot-up. So why is ACPI so problematic under Linux?
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Moblin Event In Hyderabad and Chennai, India and YourMove Contest Details

Moblin is an open source initiative bringing developers together all over the world to create rich media and internet experience based on Linux operating systems for Intel Atom processors.
Moblin event will be conducted in Hyderabad on June 26th, 2008 and in Chennai on June 27th, 2008.
Register for the event, or for the Webinar.
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Compiz Fusion on openSUSE 10.3 and Intel onboard graphics

Contrary to what most people think, it is possible to get all those effects on their Intel based onboard graphics. Now I’ve helped a few friends to get Compiz Fusion running on their Intel cards, and I was requested by them to post this tutorial, so here it goes.
First up, download the required Compiz Fusion [...]

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