I have an old ThinkPad 11e running Debian that I have repurposed into a home server. It’s only supposed to run TVheadend. I don’t need any other services for now, but later on i might add a few using docker.

Is it enough to set multiuser.target as default to disable gui and keep the system always on?

How can I disable all unnecessary services and minimize power usage?

  • mFat@lemdro.idOPEnglish
    2·
    28 days ago

    Thanks. Yeah I’ll do that. Is it also possible to enable auto power on after power outage and restore? My celeron mini pc has this feature.

    • leisesprecher@feddit.orgEnglish
      21·
      28 days ago

      That’s typically a feature for servers or business desktops. Maybe your laptop has it, just look into the BIOS.

      As I wrote in my other comment: try to be realistic about your needs. Chances are, pressing the power button every few months (if at all) is perfectly fine for your use case (and most others here).