From c2dc1d1eafd6ad8980afb4d7d840394f4e3a8926 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eemeli Blåsten Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:07:21 +0800 Subject: Add section and subsection for issues in the macbook 2.1 --- docs/hardware/index.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) (limited to 'docs/hardware') diff --git a/docs/hardware/index.md b/docs/hardware/index.md index 58161090..c61d7054 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/index.md +++ b/docs/hardware/index.md @@ -463,6 +463,11 @@ been partially fixed by the following patch (now merged in libreboot): proprietary software. Also, webcams are a security risk; cover it up! Or remove it.* +### Issues and solutions + + +#### Enable 3-finger tap + A user reported that they could get better response from the touchpad with the following in their xorg.conf: -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2 From 0a01b2f0823703df1e3f8a7b4b2c2e103d553c8b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eemeli Blåsten Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:07:49 +0800 Subject: Add instruction on enabling AltGr on the Macbook 2.1 Under Trisquel run "sudo dpkg-reconfigure keyboard-configuration" and select "Use Keypad Enter as AltGr" when presented. Under Parabola add the line "KEYMAP_TOGGLE=lv3:enter_switch" to /etc/vconsole.conf. --- docs/hardware/index.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+) (limited to 'docs/hardware') diff --git a/docs/hardware/index.md b/docs/hardware/index.md index c61d7054..9c25b213 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/index.md +++ b/docs/hardware/index.md @@ -465,6 +465,29 @@ remove it.* ### Issues and solutions +#### Enable AltGr + +The keyboard has a keypad enter instead of an AltGr. The first key on +the right side of the spacebar is the Apple "command" key. On its +right is the keypad enter. We can make it act as an AltGr. + +If your operating system is Trisquel or other dpkg-based distribution, +there is an easy solution. Under root (or sudo) run + + # dpkg-reconfigure keyboard-configuration + +and select the option "apple laptop", leave other settings as their +defaults until you are given the option "Use Keypad Enter as +AltGr". Select this. The keypad enter key will then act as an AltGr +everywhere. + +For Parabola or other systemd-based distributions you can enable AltGr +manually. Simply add the line + + KEYMAP_TOGGLE=lv3:enter_switch + +to the file /etc/vconsole.conf and then restart the computer. + #### Enable 3-finger tap -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2 From f6cf69980af3b99e87a2b79d89c4ff1624ab46de Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eemeli Blåsten Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:07:49 +0800 Subject: Add instruction on enabling AltGr on the Macbook 2.1 Under Trisquel run "sudo dpkg-reconfigure keyboard-configuration" and select "Use Keypad Enter as AltGr" when presented. Under Parabola add the line "KEYMAP_TOGGLE=lv3:enter_switch" to /etc/vconsole.conf. --- docs/hardware/index.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) (limited to 'docs/hardware') diff --git a/docs/hardware/index.md b/docs/hardware/index.md index 9c25b213..3eb0213a 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/index.md +++ b/docs/hardware/index.md @@ -481,6 +481,7 @@ defaults until you are given the option "Use Keypad Enter as AltGr". Select this. The keypad enter key will then act as an AltGr everywhere. + For Parabola or other systemd-based distributions you can enable AltGr manually. Simply add the line -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2 From 1f26e183f41e8fc42f42a8d94ad17ea16459f7e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eemeli Blåsten Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:13:22 +0800 Subject: Make instructions for enabling 3-finger tap more prominent --- docs/hardware/index.md | 11 +++++++---- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs/hardware') diff --git a/docs/hardware/index.md b/docs/hardware/index.md index 3eb0213a..c8c3d386 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/index.md +++ b/docs/hardware/index.md @@ -492,6 +492,13 @@ to the file /etc/vconsole.conf and then restart the computer. #### Enable 3-finger tap +A user submitted a utility to enable 3-finger tap on this laptop. It's +available at *resources/utilities/macbook21-three-finger-tap* in the +libreboot git repository. + + +#### Make touchpad more responsive + A user reported that they could get better response from the touchpad with the following in their xorg.conf: @@ -540,10 +547,6 @@ A user reported that the above is only for linux kernel 3.15 or lower. For newer kernels, the touchpad works fine out of the box, except middle tapping. -A user submitted a utility to enable 3-finger tap on this laptop. It's -available at *resources/utilities/macbook21-three-finger-tap* in the -libreboot git repository. - Copyright © 2014, 2015, 2016 Leah Rowe \ Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2 From 31701ac115f6c3e7bb126eb1c1ba95b045447aa3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eemeli Blåsten Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:30:51 +0800 Subject: Mention sluggish touchpad on old kernels before solution --- docs/hardware/index.md | 8 +++----- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs/hardware') diff --git a/docs/hardware/index.md b/docs/hardware/index.md index c8c3d386..a3144c9c 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/index.md +++ b/docs/hardware/index.md @@ -499,8 +499,9 @@ libreboot git repository. #### Make touchpad more responsive -A user reported that they could get better response from the touchpad -with the following in their xorg.conf: +Linux kernels of version 3.15 or lower might make the touchpad +extremely sluggish. A user reported that they could get better +response from the touchpad with the following in their xorg.conf: Section "InputClass" Identifier "Synaptics Touchpad" @@ -543,9 +544,6 @@ with the following in their xorg.conf: Option "VertEdgeScroll" "1" EndSection -A user reported that the above is only for linux kernel 3.15 or lower. -For newer kernels, the touchpad works fine out of the box, except middle -tapping. Copyright © 2014, 2015, 2016 Leah Rowe \ -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2 From bd3bd6c117ac600c8687bbdc17f650ca732c6b78 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eemeli Blåsten Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:31:50 +0800 Subject: Add copyright notice --- docs/hardware/index.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) (limited to 'docs/hardware') diff --git a/docs/hardware/index.md b/docs/hardware/index.md index a3144c9c..51fbe089 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/index.md +++ b/docs/hardware/index.md @@ -546,6 +546,7 @@ response from the touchpad with the following in their xorg.conf: Copyright © 2014, 2015, 2016 Leah Rowe \ +Copyright © 2017 Eemeli Blåsten \ Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License Version 1.3 or any later -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2 From b58ba6051a06ac447316f30cc6541e3d4c96e3c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eemeli Blåsten Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 19:11:49 +0800 Subject: Capitalize Coreboot in title --- docs/hardware/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) (limited to 'docs/hardware') diff --git a/docs/hardware/index.md b/docs/hardware/index.md index 51fbe089..0ad3adaa 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/index.md +++ b/docs/hardware/index.md @@ -406,7 +406,7 @@ likes to think that Apple and Microsoft are all that exist.) Now to install libreboot, follow [../install/\#flashrom\_macbook21](../install/#flashrom_macbook21). -### coreboot wiki page +### Coreboot wiki page - -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2 From 5df3f201bb40651394d2fade2fc27ac3b23e178e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eemeli Blåsten Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 19:12:44 +0800 Subject: Move issues under Issues and Solutions --- docs/hardware/index.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs/hardware') diff --git a/docs/hardware/index.md b/docs/hardware/index.md index 0ad3adaa..52b90065 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/index.md +++ b/docs/hardware/index.md @@ -444,6 +444,8 @@ For external flashing, refer to You need to replace OS X with GNU+Linux before flashing libreboot. (OSX won't run at all in libreboot). +### Issues and solutions + There are some issues with this system (compared to other computers that libreboot supports): @@ -463,8 +465,6 @@ been partially fixed by the following patch (now merged in libreboot): proprietary software. Also, webcams are a security risk; cover it up! Or remove it.* -### Issues and solutions - #### Enable AltGr The keyboard has a keypad enter instead of an AltGr. The first key on -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2 From ead0e84e2c8002ec5a5397ddfdaceaba919280ed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eemeli Blåsten Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 19:26:27 +0800 Subject: Remove old and obvious issues and add link to tux stickers to cover backlight --- docs/hardware/index.md | 26 +++++++++----------------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs/hardware') diff --git a/docs/hardware/index.md b/docs/hardware/index.md index 52b90065..5f54675e 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/index.md +++ b/docs/hardware/index.md @@ -446,25 +446,17 @@ won't run at all in libreboot). ### Issues and solutions -There are some issues with this system (compared to other computers that -libreboot supports): - -This is an apple laptop, so it comes with OS X: it has an Apple -keyboard, which means that certain keys are missing: insert, del, home, -end, pgup, pgdown. There is also one mouse button only. Battery life is -poor compared to X60/T60 (for now). It also has other issues: for -example, the Apple logo on the back is a hole, exposing the backlight, -which means that it glows. You should cover it up. - -The system does get a bit hotter compared to when running the original -firmware. It is certainly hotter than an X60/T60. The heat issues have -been partially fixed by the following patch (now merged in libreboot): -. - -*The MacBook2,1 comes with a webcam, which does not work without -proprietary software. Also, webcams are a security risk; cover it up! Or +There is one mouse button only, however multiple finger tapping +works. Battery life is poor compared to X60/T60. The Apple logo on the +back is a hole, exposing the backlight, which means that it glows. You +should [cover it up](http://cweiske.de/tagebuch/tuxbook.htm). + +*The MacBook2,1 comes with a webcam which does not work with free +software. Webcams are a privacy and security risk; cover it up! Or remove it.* +Further issues do have solutions: + #### Enable AltGr The keyboard has a keypad enter instead of an AltGr. The first key on -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2