I managed to extract the README file from the latest rpm file. Unfortunately it states the kernel will have to patched. Below is the contents of the README file:
hdapsd - Hard Drive Active Protection System Daemon
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This is a disk protection user-space daemon. It monitors the acceleration
values through the HDAPS/AMS interfaces and automatically initiates disk head
parking if a fall or sliding of the laptop is detected.
1. Compilation
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./configure
make
make install
2. Usage
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hdapsd (it will try to autodetect everything itself)
for more options, please read man hdapsd
3. Compatibility
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Since kernel 2.6.28 you don't need to patch your kernel, as support for
IDLE_IMMEDIATE is present in mainline.
NOTE: The new interface only allows IDLE_IMMEDIATE for drives that
announce to be ATA-7 conform. But threre are also drives that
support ATA-6 only but do IDLE_IMMEDIATE fine. For those you
need to force the interface with:
echo -1 > /sys/block/$DISK/device/unload_heads
OR: Call hdapsd like this: hdapsd -f -d $DISK
For kernels <2.6.28, please have a look at
HDAPS - ThinkWiki
and patch your kernel with the appropriate patch before using hdapsd.
4. mainline hdaps module vs tp_smapi
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The mainline hdaps module present in Linux kernels does not support all
hdaps-enabled ThinkPads, thus it is recommended to use the one provided
by tp_smapi.
Additionally the tp_smapi version provides a input interface to the data,
which stops hdapsd from polling the data itself all the time, saving your
battery.