Thanks for your replies. I can not test a Live CD of Trisquel because I do
not have phyisical access to the computer. I could only use that method after
buying the computer and therefore it is of no use for me (if I buy it, I
would get know if it is compatible by free software anyway after installing
Debian or Trisquel GNU slash Linux).
Anyway, the Dell model I mentioned is sold out. The same acquinatance
recommended the HP Pavilion Notebook 17-g119dx. Could you help me determine
whether it will work with Trisquel and Debian without the nonfree
repositories?. Manufacturer support page:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-17-Notebook-PC-series/8499304/model/9629691/manuals
.
Specifically, will the video and IEEE 802.11 controllers work without
proprietary drivers or OS-loaded firmware?.
It seems like it has Intel ME, but I have no real option as I can not buy a
Libreboot to escape it. I can not buy a IEEE 802.11 adapter online if the one
that comes with the computer doesn't work, so I would be without wireless
access. Remember, I can only buy what local retailers sell.
Do you use computers with Intel ME?. If not, how did you escape it (very old
conpuer, AMD CPU, Minifree's Libreboot, flashed it yourself or what else)?.
