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Linux Developers Propose Hibernation Cancellation Feature Amid Sleep State Challenges

Linux kernel developers are proposing a mechanism to cancel hibernation using the power button, addressing user frustration with lengthy sleep processes. The patch emerges against broader concerns about hibernation reliability and data loss risks across distributions.

Power Button Interrupt Proposed for Linux Hibernation

Linux kernel developers are reportedly working on a patch that would allow users to cancel the hibernation process mid-operation, according to recent technical discussions. The proposed change would enable interrupting hibernation by pressing the power button, addressing what sources indicate has been a longstanding user experience issue.