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Originally Posted by raindog308
Anyone try Open or FreeBSD on an Aspire One D257 laptop?
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I can only address OpenBSD. I don't use FreeBSD.
The best way of answering compatibility questions is to search through the archives of the project's
misc@ mailing list.
http://marc.info/?l=openbsd-misc&w=2...aspire+one&q=b
Archives can be found on numerous sites; many are listed at the following;
http://www.openbsd.org/mail.html
Unfortunately, I did not see anything specific to a D257. However, if you read through related searches above, there is more than one occurrence of trackpad compatibility issues. I have also seen off-the-shelf Windows also have trackpad issues, so Acer must have a flunky trackpad supplier. The solution is to plug in a USB mouse.
When it comes to hardware compatibility questions, the OpenBSD project is too small to test everything available. The best method is to go to vendors with a clear return policy, & be very clear as to the conditions of that agreement before purchasing. If it works, great. If it doesn't, you have an avenue to get a refund.