ptmd(8) BSD System Manager's Manual ptmd(8)
NAME
ptmd -- platform thermal monitor daemon.
SYNOPSIS
ptmd
DESCRIPTION
The ptmd daemon is automatically launched via its LaunchDaemon configura-
tion file. On platforms that require its services ptmd stays running. On
other platforms ptmd starts and then exits. While running ptmd relays to
hardware any OS notifications effecting thermal conditions.
FILES
/usr/libexec/ptmd The daemon
/System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.platform.ptmd.plist The launchd
configura-
tion plist
/usr/share/man/man1/ptmd.8 This man
page
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