GNUCHILE/Hardware
The objective of this project is to identify hardware devices that work with free software.
This is a list of hardware devices that we have tested with a free GNU/Linux distribution.
Contents
Wireless LAN adapters
| Vendor | Model and version | Chipset | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link | TL-WN510G ver. 1.1 ExpressCard | Atheros AR2413 | Works with linux-libre 2.6.27 and above. lspci output: 03:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR2413 802.11bg NIC (rev 01) |
Wired LAN adapters
| Vendor | Model and version | Chipset | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | NetXtreme | Broadcom BCM5755 |
Works with Trisquel 3.0 (kernel Linux trisquel 2.6.28). lspci: 3f:00.0 Ethernet controller: Broadcom Corporation NetXtreme BCM5755 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express (rev 02)
Tested with Trisquel 2.1 (kernel Linux trisquel 2.6.24), but didn't work - use latest version. lspci: same as above. |
Graphics cards
| Vendor | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Via | VT8378 | Works. Supports modest 3D acceleration (Egoboo runs ok). Tested with gNewSense 1.1 . Onboard card. |
Video capture devices
| Vendor | Model | Chipset | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mygica | x830 | Conexant 88xx | Works with Trisquel mini 2.1 and gNewSense 2.2 with Linux-libre 2.6.28 |
| Genius | TVGo A12 | Philips SAA7131/SAA7133/SAA7135 |
Works with Trisquel 3.0 (kernel Linux trisquel 2.6.28). lspci: 07:04.0 Multimedia controller: Philips Semiconductors SAA7131/SAA7133/SAA7135 Video Broadcast Decoder (rev d1)
Also tested with Trisquel 2.1 (kernel Linux trisquel 2.6.24) but didn't work - use the latest version. lspci output: 07:04.0 Multimedia controller: Philips Semiconductors SAA7133/SAA7135 Video Broadcast Decoder (rev d1) |
Laptops
| Vendor | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | Eee PC 2G Surf (700) | Works. All hardware is compatible with free software, but BIOS is non-free. Tested with gNewSense 2.2 and Linux-libre 2.6.27. Also works with Trisquel mini 2.1, which has Linux-libre 2.6.28. It has an Atheros AR242x (AR5BXB63) wifi adapter that works with ath5k driver. |
| Vendor | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Packard Bell | dot |
Works. All hardware (video with acceleration, sound, webcam, wlan, lan) is compatible with free software, but BIOS is non-free. Tested with Trisquel 3.0RC1.
lspci: 00:02.1 Display controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/GMS/GME, 943/940GML Express Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03) 00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) High Definition Audio Controller (rev 02) 02:00.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8101E/RTL8102E PCI Express Fast Ethernet controller (rev 02) 03:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR5001 Wireless Network Adapter (rev 01) lsusb: Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0c45:62c0 Microdia Sonix USB 2.0 Camera Bus 003 Device 002: ID 1bcf:0007 Sunplus Innovation Technology Inc. (memory card reader? untested) |
