Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:06:46 -0700 From: Kevin Oberman <kob6558@gmail.com> To: Zoran Kolic <zkolic@sbb.rs> Cc: freebsd-x11@freebsd.org Subject: Re: current support Message-ID: <CAN6yY1ugCyWXn%2BQ=566zS7L0-Y0zc%2BSAiVhYZNvCKjBJpLYY3g@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <20110728144203.GA1103@faust> References: <20110728144203.GA1103@faust>
next in thread | previous in thread | raw e-mail | index | archive | help
On Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 7:42 AM, Zoran Kolic <zkolic@sbb.rs> wrote: > I'm interesting to get laptop on the link in a near future: > > http://www.computeruniverse.net/products/e90422143/lenovo-thinkpad-edge-e320-685d086.asp > > What is the current support for it? I assume it spread worldwide > in a 2-6 months, so I could wait for 9.0 or alike. Intel 3000 (Sandy Bridge) graphics support is, at best, in alpha testing. ATM you will need to use VESA, which pretty much sucks, but does work. The optional Radeon HD6630 is not supported by the current software. Others will have to comment on where support development stands, but I believe it is dependent on Kernel Mode Setting, but not the same as for the Intel graphics.. The standard wireless is a RealTek that is unsupported by FreeBSD at this time, but all of the optional Intel Centrino cards are supported. At least in the USA, the low-end Intel card is the same price, but I'd suggest moving to at least the 6205AGN if it is available in your location. FreeBSD does not support 'N' at this time, but serious work is in progress, so there is hope that it won't be too much longer. (i.e. months and not years.) N support is VERY complex, so it is taking quite a while. I am uncertain of the support for the camera. Other then those, all should be OK. I am hoping that support for the graphics will be pretty stable soon. I have seen several reports of success for those running the development code. (NOTE: Major kernel patches so this is currently only an option for those willing to spend some time on installing it. Check out freebsd-x11@freebsd.org mil archives for references to KMS for more information. -- R. Kevin Oberman, Network Engineer - Retired E-mail: kob6558@gmail.com
Want to link to this message? Use this URL: <https://mail-archive.FreeBSD.org/cgi/mid.cgi?CAN6yY1ugCyWXn%2BQ=566zS7L0-Y0zc%2BSAiVhYZNvCKjBJpLYY3g>