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[Feature request] wake capable sources (interrupts)

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#477 opened on May 12, 2017

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Description

Didn't find anything regarding wake capable sources, in particular interrupts. Would be nice to shed a little light on the topic.

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Research Linux kernel wake capable sources and interrupt handling. Look for existing documentation in the kernel source and propose additions to the linux insides book.
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