Quoting Robert Johnson <Rjohns22@kc.rr.com>: 
 
> Problem #3 
>   
> Whether I type the 'halt' command in a Root Shell, or whether I try to 
> turn off the Computer via the KDE Desktop logout process, the Laptop 
> will not power down. 
... 
> Problem #5 
>   
> The OS/KDE Desktop is not regocognizing the Power Managment Features of 
> the laptop. 
 
These two are clearly related.  Is APMD installed and running? 
 
Have you found anything on the XFree86 site on your graphics chipset? 

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