model: Aspire E15(model id: 1508)
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?
not-specified
year of commercialization:
2014
compatibility with free software:
C-silver 
tested on:
gNewSense 3.0 Parkes
Trisquel 6.0 Toutatis
tested with the following kernel libre:
video card model:
(not specified how it works)
webcam model:
(not specified how it works)
Description:
Both trisquel 6.0 and gNewSense 3.0 failed to boot from USB.
You can install Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. By default the trackpad doesn't work at all, but you can fix this by entering the BIOS (holding F2 at startup) and changing the Trackpad setting from Advanced to Basic under the Main tab. This solved my issue with the Trackpad. Now I'm exploring why the BIOS is preventing Ubuntu from booting from an external drive - I believe the secure boot option is responsible. To ask me questions directly Tweet me @agarciatv
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