model: Inspiron Mini 1018(model id: 521)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
netbook
architecture:
not-specified
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:
not-specified
compatibility with free software:
C-silver 
tested on:
Trisquel 5.0 Dagda
Trisquel 5.5 Brigantia
tested with the following kernel libre:
2.6.38-13-generic
video card model:
Intel Corporation N10 Family Integrated Graphics Controller (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
Realtek RTL 8188CE 11n (it does not work)
webcam model:
04f2:b201 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd (it works)
Description:
The Dell Inspirion 1018 also boots Trisquel 5.5 beta (Brigantia) from a USB drive as of March 11, 2012. The wifi card does not work. The web cam works. Kernel is 3.0.0-16-generic.
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