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Linux: Dell Laptop Fan Control And Get CPU Temperature

in Debian / Ubuntu, Hardware, Ubuntu Linux last updated May 16, 2013

I have installed Debian or Ubuntu Linux on Dell Inspiron / Latitude / Precision / Vostro laptop. How do I see the current CPU temperature? How do I control and see fan status on Dell laptop?