diff --git a/doc.md b/doc.md index ef225308..2e5440fb 100644 --- a/doc.md +++ b/doc.md @@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ Core documentation for Qubes users. * [System Requirements](/doc/system-requirements/) * [Certified Hardware](/doc/certified-hardware/) * [Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)](/hcl/) + * [Hardware Testing](/doc/hardware-testing/) ### Downloading, Installing, and Upgrading Qubes diff --git a/user/hardware/certified-hardware.md b/user/hardware/certified-hardware.md index 374ba4ad..8f9d9c4c 100644 --- a/user/hardware/certified-hardware.md +++ b/user/hardware/certified-hardware.md @@ -15,6 +15,9 @@ We aim for these vendors to be as diverse as possible in terms of geography, cos Note, however, that we certify only that a particular hardware *configuration* is *supported* by Qubes. We take no responsibility for our partners' manufacturing or shipping processes, nor can we control whether physical hardware is modified (whether maliciously or otherwise) *en route* to the user. +There are also other hardware models on which we have tested Qubes OS. +See [Hardware Testing] for details. + ## Qubes-certified Laptop: Insurgo PrivacyBeast X230 @@ -84,6 +87,7 @@ While we are willing to troubleshoot simple issues, we will need to charge a con If you are interested in having your hardware certified, please [contact us]. +[Hardware Testing]: /doc/hardware-testing/ [stateless laptop]: https://blog.invisiblethings.org/2015/12/23/state_harmful.html [System Requirements]: /doc/system-requirements/ [Hardware Compatibility List]: /hcl/ diff --git a/user/hardware/hardware-testing.md b/user/hardware/hardware-testing.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..02be9818 --- /dev/null +++ b/user/hardware/hardware-testing.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +--- +layout: doc +title: Hardware Testing +permalink: /doc/hardware-testing/ +--- + +# Hardware Testing + +The Qubes developers test Qubes OS on certain hardware models. +The tested hardware described on this page differs from [Qubes Certified Hardware] in a few key ways: + + - Qubes Certified Hardware has to meet more demanding standards than hardware that is merely tested. + - All Qubes Certified Hardware is tested, but not all tested hardware is certified. + - A specific certified configuration is guaranteed to be supported on specific versions of Qubes OS, whereas hardware testing provides no guarantees. + +In general, you can think of tested hardware as "unofficial recommended" hardware: + + - [Qubes Certified Hardware] --- Qubes developer certified, officially recommended + - Hardware Testing (this page) --- Qubes developer tested, unofficially recommended + - [Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)] --- community test results, neither recommended nor disrecommended + +## Tested Models + +These hardware models have been (and continue to be) tested and work well with Qubes OS: + + - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 + +Note: The Lenovo X and T series are similar enough to assume similar compatibility of the matching model from the other series. + +## Desired Models + +The Qubes devs would like to test these models, but the hardware is not available to us. +If anyone is willing to lend or donate these models to us, we would be happy to test them: + + - Lenovo Thinkpad T or X series with Intel 8th Gen CPU and integrated graphics + - Dell Latitude with Intel 8th Gen CPU and integrated graphics + +Note: The Lenovo X and T series are similar enough to assume similar compatibility of the matching model from the other series. + + +[Qubes Certified Hardware]: /doc/certified-hardware/ +[Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)]: /hcl/ + diff --git a/user/hardware/hcl.html b/user/hardware/hcl.html index 3217c02d..216676a9 100644 --- a/user/hardware/hcl.html +++ b/user/hardware/hcl.html @@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ redirect_from: /compatible-hardware/
  • How do I Submit a Report?
  • Qubes OS System Requirements
  • Certified Hardware
    • +
  • Hardware Testing
    • diff --git a/user/hardware/hcl.md b/user/hardware/hcl.md index 758f3e5f..5b9b6562 100644 --- a/user/hardware/hcl.md +++ b/user/hardware/hcl.md @@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ If using the list to make a purchasing decision, we recommend that you choose ha - the best achievable Qubes security level (green columns in HVM, IOMMU, TPM) - and general machine compatibility (green columns in Qubes version, dom0 kernel, remarks). +Also see [Certified Hardware] and [Hardware Testing]. + Generating and Submitting New Reports ------------------------------------- @@ -44,3 +46,8 @@ Please consider sending the **HCL Support Files** `.cpio.gz` file as well. To ge **Please note:** The **HCL Support Files** may contain numerous hardware details, including serial numbers. If, for privacy or security reasons, you do not wish to make this information public, please **do not** send the `.cpio.gz` file to the public mailing list. + + +[Certified Hardware]: /doc/certified-hardware/ +[Hardware Testing]: /doc/hardware-testing/ + diff --git a/user/hardware/system-requirements.md b/user/hardware/system-requirements.md index 80aa357c..9149f114 100644 --- a/user/hardware/system-requirements.md +++ b/user/hardware/system-requirements.md @@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ redirect_from: * Please see the [Hardware Compatibility List] for a compilation of hardware reports generated and submitted by users across various Qubes versions. (For more information about the HCL itself, see [here][hcl-doc].) * See the [Certified Hardware] page. + * See the [Hardware Testing] page. ## Important Notes ## @@ -85,6 +86,7 @@ redirect_from: [nvidia]: /doc/install-nvidia-driver/ [hardware certification requirements for Qubes 4.x]: /news/2016/07/21/new-hw-certification-for-q4/ [Certified Hardware]: /doc/certified-hardware/ +[Hardware Testing]: /doc/hardware-testing/ [Hardware Compatibility List]: /hcl/ [hcl-doc]: /doc/hcl/ [hcl-report]: /doc/hcl/#generating-and-submitting-new-reports