Saturday, September 15, 2012

The Raspberry Pi Issue

Raspberry Pi
I've been reading a lot about the Raspberry Pi lately, then a few weeks ago I saw one at a technology expo. I promptly ordered one (for delivery 25 September 2012), then the next day cancelled my order, then decided to cancel that I had cancelled. Then I cancelled my order again.

I think the Raspberry Pi is great, but with an EEEPC lying around (with Ice Cream Sandwich on it) I can't think of a use (for me) for a Pi. Nevertheless, it's a great little thing.

If you (like me) are interested in the Raspi, then check these links:

Setting Up:
http://www.markwilson.co.uk/blog/2012/08/a-beginners-guide-to-getting-started-with-raspberry-pi-raspi.htm
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/started-raspberry-pi/

Raspberry Magazine:
http://www.themagpi.com/

Cases and case ideas:
http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1354
https://www.modmypi.com/index.php
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/8-interesting-diy-raspberry-pi-case-ideas/
http://blog.brettjames.au.com/?p=112
http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/thread/208891?start=180
http://www.bitrebels.com/technology/a-geeky-collection-of-creative-raspberry-pi-cases-15-pics/

Learn programming:
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/freshers/raspberrypi/tutorials/os/

Getting your Raspberry Pi some WI-FI:
http://www.takealot.com/electronics/networking/trendnet-150mbps-mini-wireless-n-usb-adapter,9303453

Projects for your Pi:
http://www.ponnuki.net/2012/09/kindleberry-pi/
http://m.techrepublic.com/blog/european-technology/10-coolest-uses-for-the-raspberry-pi/505
http://www.designspark.com/content/ten-essential-raspberry-pi-projects
http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/tag/raspberry-pi/
http://ostatic.com/blog/meet-the-raspberry-pi-supercomputer-with-lego
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18900862
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/raspberry-pi-keyboard-case-hack-23-08-2012/
http://hackaday.com/tag/raspberry-pi/

The Raspberry Pi Foundation:
http://www.raspberrypi.org/

Operating Systems for your Pi:
Debian, Arch, Puppy, Openelec
http://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads
http://puppylinux.org/wikka/PARM
http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=Building_and_Installing_OpenELEC_for_Raspberry_Pi

Enjoy the read!