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Hi guys,<br>
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This is a forward from the Atlanta Hobby Robotics group. If you
haven't seen this video on the Rasberry Pi Model B single board
computer, you really need to see it. It's ultra cool. One of the
developers shows how to set the computer up, and goes through a small
bit of programming in Python and C. Then he answers a bunch of
questions. Single board computer, runs Debian, HDMI 1080p 3D video,
composite video, audio, 2X USB, 10/100 ethernet, SD card slot for up to
class 4 / 16 GB cards, 700 mhz arm cpu, 256 MB ram. Price: $ 35. This
thing is REALLY cool. It's so new, the factory is just starting to
make them. They have an order backlog of about 100,000 units.<br>
<br>
With 6 computers to maintain, counting my Dad's and my tablet, which
encompass 3 operating system, and 3 dual booters, sometimes I think I'm
running my own IT department. It is quite overwhelming at times just
to keep them patched and backed up. I use each computer for different
purposes, so it's not as easy as you might think to consolidate and
eliminate some of them. I didn't think I'd be entertaining the idea of
getting another machine. However, I might have to get one of these.
While I wouldn't necessarily use it as a desktop machine, it would be
great for experimenting. I could see using it as a security camera web
server, mini router, firewall, robotics controller, home automation
controller, automated kiosk presentation system, etc.<br>
<br>
One neat thing about it is you can back it up just be duplicating the
memory card. You can restore to ground zero just by reflashing the
memory card.<br>
<br>
Imagine pairing this with a wall wart, usb or bluetooth keyboard, usb
or bluetooth mouse, wifi adapter, and a pico projector. You'd have a
highly portable instant presentation system. Now, with all the
accessories, the price starts to creep up toward that of a netbook or
tablet. But, the possibilities are fascinating. And, within the
constraints of memory and cpu and storage, you can use standard apt-get
commands to install most Debian packages.<br>
<br>
Sincerely,<br>
<br>
Ron<br>
<br>
<br>
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<p>This should be of interest to the pi people (Michael).</p>
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<div>Its an hour long video by one of the cofounders on getting started.<br
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Jebadiah Moulton<br>
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