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notebook Inspiron 3521
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model: Inspiron 3521(model id: 1628)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
notebook
vendor:
Dell
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:
Parabola GNU/Linux
Trisquel 7.0 Belenos
tested with the following kernel libre:
3.13.0-39-lowlatency
4.1.6-gnu-1
video card model:
Intel Corporation 3rd Gen Core Processor Graphics Controller (Rev 9) (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
Broadcom Corporation BCM43142 802.11b/g/n (Rev 1) (it does not work)
webcam model:
Laptop Integrated Webcam HD (it works)
Description:
GrandChaos9000:

This laptop was tested with Parabola GNU/Linux-libre (Arch-based), and Trisquel GNU/Linux-libre 7 "Belenos" (Ubuntu-based).

Neither it works for graphics with 3D acceleration and shader support (OpenGL 3.3) while causing lags, webcam, audio, microphone, SD card reader, and Ethernet network, but nor wireless network, and Bluetooth device.

Praveen:

Wifi worked when tested with Trisquel 7.0

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