[Webkit-unassigned] [Bug 142147] A plug-in sometimes leaves MBP discrete GPU processor enabled after closing a window

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https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=142147

--- Comment #13 from Jim Oase <jimoase at mac.com> ---
(In reply to comment #12)
> I don't really know if there's anything actionable here. We keep the flash
> plug-in running for a while even if there are active plug-ins, just to make
> instantiating the next plug-in faster.

Good idea if all the computers have wall plugs, questionable idea for those with portables, like my MacBook Pro, and concerns about battery life.

The recent epidemic of MacBook Pro GPU failures highlights the problem with keeping the plug-in active.  Machines with suspect discrete GPUs can run on the integrated GPU. Therefore they can run Safari but not WebKit if they avoid site that use Flash.

The Flash plug-in will activate and stay on after reviving from sleep even when no Flash site has been visited.

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