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model: Pavillion dv6530 el(model id: 4)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
not-specified
architecture:
not-specified
does it have a free boot firmware (BIOS,UEFI,...) ?
not-specified
can free operating systems be installed?
not-specified
does the device prevent installing wifi cards not-approved by the vendor?
not-specified
year of commercialization:
2007
compatibility with free software:
C-silver 
tested on:
Trisquel 4.0 Taranis
tested with the following kernel libre:
2.6.32-24-generic
video card model:
GeForce 8400M GS (rev a1) (works, but without 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
BCM4311 (rev 02) (it does not work)
webcam model:
(not specified how it works)
Description:
Overview
The notebooks works fine except for the wifi card that does not work. The video card works with the nouveau driver but without the 3D acceleration
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