model: TravelMate 6292(model id: 1450)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
notebook
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?
not-specified
year of commercialization:
2008
compatibility with free software:
C-silver 
tested on:
gNewSense 3.0 Parkes
tested with the following kernel libre:
2.6.32-5gnewsense1-amd64
video card model:
Intel Corporation Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics Controller (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 4965 AG or AGN (it does not work)
webcam model:
Acer CrystalEye Webcam (it works)
Description:
Neither the Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM5787M Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express, nor the Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 4965 AG or AGN works. So no Internet - I had to use a USB-Ethernet Adapter to get connected.
The rest seems to work out of the box even brightness and volume hot keys
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