model: Inspiron Mini 1012(model id: 37)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
netbook
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:
2010
compatibility with free software:
C-silver 
tested on:
Debian GNU/Linux 11 bullseye
Debian GNU/Linux 12 bookworm
tested with the following kernel libre:
5.15.0-91-generic
video card model:
(works, but without 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
BCM4312 (it does not work)
Description:
this netbook was also tested with Trisquel 11, same results, check the history for the other model where the WiFi does work, it's outdated BTW
Number of core: 2
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