model: Inspiron 3521(model id: 1628)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
notebook
architecture:
x86-64/amd64
does it have a free boot firmware (BIOS,UEFI,...) ?
no
can free operating systems be installed?
yes
does the device prevent installing wifi cards not-approved by the vendor?
no
year of commercialization:
2012
compatibility with free software:
C-silver 
tested on:
Trisquel 6.0 Toutatis
tested with the following kernel libre:
3.13.0-49-lowlatency
video card model:
Intel Corporation 3rd Gen Core Processor Graphics Controller (Rev 09) (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
RealTek RTL-8169 Gigabit Ethernet Driver (it does not work)
webcam model:
Laptop Integrated Webcam HD (it works)
Description:
This laptop was tested in Trisquel GNU/Linux 7 "Belenos".
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