Apcupsd version 3.12.0 was released on January 2nd 2006 and is now up to version 3.12.2 as of January 18th 2006. A new ebuild to make use of this new and more capable version would be great to have! I can test the ebuild if someone is willing/able to make one. Thanks!
I made a new ebuild for this and have submitted it to Chris White for review.
In cvs. Thanks for your help!