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notebook Nitro AN515-42-R6GV
model: Nitro AN515-42-R6GV(model id: 2011)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
notebook
vendor:
Acer
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:
2018
compatibility with free software:
C-silver
tested on:
Trisquel 8.0 Flidas
tested with the following kernel libre:
4.9.135-gnu-1-lts
video card model:
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Device 15dd (rev c4) (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174 802.11ac Wireless Network Adapter (rev 32) (it does not work)
webcam model:
HD WebCam (0408:a060) (not specified how it works)
Description:
PureOS 8.0 did not boot (no option to disable uefi), USB not detected by UEFI. Parabola did not boot, got a black screen after booting from USB. Hyperbola and Trisquel booted.

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