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notebook MacBookPro9,2
model: MacBookPro9,2(model id: 1674)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
notebook
vendor:
Apple
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?
yes (see the details inside the description entry)
year of commercialization:
2012
compatibility with free software:
C-silver
tested on:
Debian GNU/Linux Testing
tested with the following kernel libre:
4.7.0-1-amd64
video card model:
Intel HD Graphics 4000 (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
Broadcom BCM4331 (it does not work)
webcam model:
Apple, Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (it works)
Description:

You can't install wifi cards not-approved by the vendor: The wifi card has a proprietary connector.

[Installing the free OS]

Once you install your free OS, it will not boot... To fix that you need to copy /boot/efi/EFI/debian/grubx64.efi to EFI/boot/bootx64.efi (replace "Debian" with the name of your distro).

To boot your free OS: Boot your machine with the Option key (alt) down to invoke the Startup Manager and choose the volume you want to boot.

To boot your free OS by default: Boot your machine with the Option key (alt) down to invoke the Startup Manager, then hold down the Ctrl key prior to clicking on a volume to boot.

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