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notebook ThinkPad X120e
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model: ThinkPad X120e(model id: 1399)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
netbook
vendor:
Lenovo
architecture:
x86-64/amd64
does it have a free boot firmware (BIOS,UEFI,...) ?
not-specified
can free operating systems be installed?
yes
does the device prevent installing wifi cards not-approved by the vendor?
yes (see the details inside the description entry)
year of commercialization:
2011
compatibility with free software:
B-gold
tested on:
Debian GNU/Linux 7 wheezy
tested with the following kernel libre:
video card model:
(works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
(it works)
webcam model:
(it works)
Description:
Wifi card whitelist

All thinkpads have a Wifi card whitelist at the BIOS level that prevent installing certain WiFi cards. The restriction can be bypassed with a BIOS modification: Either installing Libreboot, Coreboot or editing the official Lenovo/IBM BIOS.

In general, this machine works well. It seems impossible to change the wireless card and the builtin wireless card isn't really reliable. It is unclear if it is a firmware problem or just the design of the wireless card, but signal is often weak and the "bars" always look full even if the signal is weak. See also http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:X120e

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