Comment 16 for bug 513716

I have the issue where "cat"ing the proc entry for battery state does not help.

Fresh install of Lucid on Macbook Pro 5,1.

Immediately after install, I saw the battery indicator, and in Power Management options, there was a "On Battery" tab. After a reboot, there was no indicator, and no "On Battery" tab. However, the display still dimmed when I unplugged the power, and brightened when I plugged it back in.

I wanted to try laptop-mode instead of the default power-management package (can't remember exactly what it's called, but it gets removed when you install laptop-mode). I installed laptop-mode, rebooted, and both the battery indicator in the notification area, and the "On Battery" tab had reappeared. After another reboot, they were gone again.

Is there any information I can provide to help resolve this?