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. 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) |
UPS
| Vendor | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| APC | Back-UPS RS 800 | Works. Tested with Trisquel 3.0RC1. When connected via USB to the computer, Gnome shows the battery status and some options to shut down the computer when the battery is low (not tested). |
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) |
