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Hello everybody:

I wrote a post { viewtopic.php?p=124032#p124032 } asking about the possibility of add a button to suspend easyos, as I are used to use with puppy.

I found the instruction, I created a Script, Include an Icon so, till someone make a better option, you could use it.

You only need to execute this command in terminal:

echo -n mem >/sys/power/state

The instruction I used is:

#!/bin/sh
# Set suspend:

echo -n mem >/sys/power/state

With a laptop, you just close the lid.
After opening the lid, press the power button to reactivate.

FeodorF sent me an email.
Very interesting, he achieved the same hibernation on a PC without a lid.

He just ran this: /etc/acpi/lid.sh

-- either in a terminal or click on it.

He brought the PC back to life by a short press on the power button.

Hi @BarryK :

I tested what you told me about the lid.sh file, and it works at my work pc too.

Only a question, what should I do If I want the computer to ask for a password after suspend?

I ask this because at my pc at work, it would be fantastic because this way there is no problem of security.

It works nice at work.

Now testing with PDI, cams, ... I think the most difficult part could be with tv screens, but I think I could solve this with the included app for multiple monitors.

@pp4mnklinux , @BarryK
The question is: Only a question, what should I do If I want the computer to ask for a password after suspend?
The answer is: Add xlock to the lid.sh .

#!/bin/sh
/bin/grep -q open /proc/acpi/button/lid/LID/state && exit 0
/usr/sbin/pm-suspend
xlock

Click on the lock icon at top right screen and setup a password; that's it.

Have fun with EasyOS!

@FeodorF

Thanks a lot for your help.

Suspend modified with your suggestion.

Now my computer at work, is password protected when suspended.

Have a nice week.- CHEERS.