model: ThinkPad E430(model id: 1482)
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?
no
year of commercialization:
2012
compatibility with free software:
C-silver 
tested on:
Debian GNU/Linux 7 wheezy
Debian GNU/Linux Unstable
gNewSense 3.0 Parkes
tested with the following kernel libre:
3.16-2-686-pae
video card model:
(not specified how it works)
wifi model:
Intel Corporation Centrino Wireless-N 2230 (rev c4) (it does not work)
webcam model:
Integrated Camera (04f2:b2ea) (it does not work)
Description:
Wifi needs the non-free package firmware-iwlwifi to be installed. Webcam video extremely flaky.
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