Windows
Linux
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Power
Windows powercfg /hibernate off equivalent in Linux
Masks hibernate-related systemd targets.
Windows
→
powercfg /hibernate off
Linux equivalents
sudo systemctl mask hibernate.target hybrid-sleep.target
sudo systemctl mask hibernate.target hybrid-sleep.target
sudo systemctl mask hibernate.target hybrid-sleep.target
Overview
What this command does
Masks hibernate-related systemd targets.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Disable hibernation targets
Masks hibernate-related systemd targets.
sudo systemctl mask hibernate.target hybrid-sleep.target
Disable hibernation targets
sudo --help
Show command help when supported
man sudo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo systemctl mask hibernate.target hybrid-sleep.target
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: powercfg /hibernate off
sudo systemctl mask hibernate.target hybrid-sleep.targetReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo systemctl mask hibernate.target hybrid-sleep.target | Disable hibernation targets |
sudo --help | Show command help when supported |
man sudo | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | sudo systemctl mask hibernate.target hybrid-sleep.target |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo systemctl mask hibernate.target hybrid-sleep.target |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo systemctl mask hibernate.target hybrid-sleep.target |
Same command on this distribution. |
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