FreeBSD Compatibility Testing Results for MacBook Pro and Lenovo Yoga Laptops
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Summary
The article provides compatibility testing results for FreeBSD on various laptop models, specifically focusing on hardware component support. It details the compatibility scores for different components like graphics, wireless adapters, audio, storage controllers, and USB controllers on MacBook Pro 13-inch (2016) and Lenovo Yoga 11e laptops. The MacBook Pro scored 9/10 overall with most components working well except for the wireless adapter, while the Lenovo Yoga 11e achieved a perfect 10/10 score with all tested components fully compatible.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledMacBook Pro 13 inch (2016) Score: 9/10
Lenovo Yoga 11e Score: 10/10
BCM4350 802.11ac Wireless Network Adapter Score: 1/2
Wireless 7265 Score: 2/2
Sunrise Point-LP HD Audio Score: 2/2
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