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Re: Debian hardware certification



Hi,

2011/6/3 John Sullivan <johns@debian.org>:
> Thomas Goirand <zigo@debian.org> writes:

>> The point is to have a system so that manufacturers can write "this
>> system supports Debian".

They can do that if they like.

>> If they don't want to do the work, we could,
>> and help each other by having a list of hardware that is known to work
>> with Debian, and a list of hardware with issues. If they do, it's best,
>> and IMHO we should help. Finally, I believe we should have a central
>> point on Debian's website so that this can happen.
>>
>> Maybe a wiki page might be a good start, until we setup something better.
>>

> Such a database is being generated now at http://h-node.com. The FSF is
> also consolidating its former compatible hardware database there. Since
> h-node lists hardware that works without proprietary drivers or
> proprietary firmware, it should be a good fit for Debian main from
> Squeeze on.

One database which it is more Debian centric:
  * http://kmuto.jp/debian/hcl/

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