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| == Driver == The open source driver simply does not work as per [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1437820|LP #1437820]]. You must use the proprietary bcmwl driver discussed [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx|here]]. |
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Introduction
This page is dedicated to installing Kubuntu 15.04 Vivid Vervet on a MacBookPro9,2.
You can find out what model you have by typing at the terminal:
sudo dmidecode -s system-product-name
If you have a different model, please go here and find the appropriate wiki.
Overview
(works out-of-the-box) 
(Needs manual configuration) 
(Doesn't work) 
(Not yet documented)
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Installation |
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Upgrading |
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Basics (Kernel stability) |
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Sensors (temps & fans) |
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Suspend |
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Hibernate |
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Reboot |
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LCD Brightness Control |
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Fan Control |
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Solid State Disks (SSDs) |
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Keyboard functions (volume, etc.) |
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Touchpad |
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Wireless |
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iSight |
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Sound |
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Microphone |
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External Monitor |
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Wireless
Driver
The open source driver simply does not work as per LP #1437820. You must use the proprietary bcmwl driver discussed here.
Power Management
Unfortunately, with the proprietary bcmwl driver, Power Management is turned on by default. In theory, having power management on reduces power consumption, nominally lowers internal computer temperature, nominally lowers electricity costs, etc. However, vendor implementations of this tend to not be perfect. Hence, it is recommended to disable this via a terminal:
sudo iwconfig wlan0 power off
The following procedure does not work in persisting this change through a reboot:* sudo nano /etc/pm/power.d/wireless
/sbin/iwconfig wlan0 power off
sudo chmod +x /etc/pm/power.d/wireless
Restart.