Embrace the exciting new technology of Raspberry Pi!
With the invention of the unique credit-card sized single-board computer, the Raspberry Pi, comes a new wave of hardware geeks, hackers, and hobbyists who are excited about the possibilities of the Raspberry Pi, and this is the perfect guide to get you started in this exhilarating new arena. With this fun and friendly book, you'll quickly discover why the supply for the Pi cannot keep up with the demand! Veteran tech authors Sean McManus and Mike Cook show you how to download and install the operating system, use the installed applications, and much more.
Covers connecting the Pi to other devices such as a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and more
Teaches you basic Linux System Admin
Walks you through editing images, creating web pages, and playing music
Details how to program with Scratch and Python
Explores creating simple hardware projects
Raspberry Pi For Dummies makes computing as easy as pie.
With the invention of the unique credit-card sized single-board computer, the Raspberry Pi, comes a new wave of hardware geeks, hackers, and hobbyists who are excited about the possibilities of the Raspberry Pi, and this is the perfect guide to get you started in this exhilarating new arena. With this fun and friendly book, you'll quickly discover why the supply for the Pi cannot keep up with the demand! Veteran tech authors Sean McManus and Mike Cook show you how to download and install the operating system, use the installed applications, and much more.
Covers connecting the Pi to other devices such as a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and more
Teaches you basic Linux System Admin
Walks you through editing images, creating web pages, and playing music
Details how to program with Scratch and Python
Explores creating simple hardware projects
Raspberry Pi For Dummies makes computing as easy as pie.
"Overall, the Raspberry Pi For Dummies book is an eclectic mix, just like anything Pi-related, of educational goodness which all but the most advanced of users will find something interesting within. Personally I've learned a handful of bits and bobs from it already, and am eager to let it guide me through some interesting things I might otherwise have passed up." -- gadgetoid.com, April 2013
'If you've been toying with the idea of finding out for yourself just what all the fuss surrounding the Raspberry Pi is about - but are concerned that if you order one, you won't have a clue what to do with it when it arrives - then this is absolutely the book you need.' -- Tech Secondary, June 2013
'If you have just purchased a Pi and are not sure where to begin, this book provides an excellent place to start.' -- BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT, June 2013
'If you've been toying with the idea of finding out for yourself just what all the fuss surrounding the Raspberry Pi is about - but are concerned that if you order one, you won't have a clue what to do with it when it arrives - then this is absolutely the book you need.' -- Tech Secondary, June 2013
'If you have just purchased a Pi and are not sure where to begin, this book provides an excellent place to start.' -- BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT, June 2013