model: X9515 mobile(model id: 433)
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?
not-specified
does the device prevent installing wifi cards not-approved by the vendor?
not-specified
year of commercialization:
not-specified
compatibility with free software:
C-silver
tested on:
Trisquel 4.5 Slaine
tested with the following kernel libre:
2.6.35-28
video card model:
Intel Corporation Mobile 4 Series Chipset Integrated Graphics Controller (ID:8086:2a43) (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
Intel Corporation Ultimate N WiFi Link 5300 (ID: 8086:1001) (it does not work)
webcam model:
(there is no webcam)
Description:
The laptop works flawlessly out of the box. Video card and Bluetooth work without problems, as does the ethernet. Only thing is the WiFi card, which requires non-free firmware. Quote the Debian-Wiki
http://wiki.debian.org/iwlagn: "Non-free firmware is required, which can be provided by installing the firmware-iwlwifi package. Firmware must be installed prior to device operation."
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