Raspberry Pi: The Cheapest
Computer to Date!
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f we look few decades back, it was almost impossible to think
of working with a computer without any proficiency of knowled-
ge about it. Gradually, the developers made it simple by making
use of a graphical operating system. Now, it is simpler yet by the
invention of Raspberry Pi, it has been developed by a charity
called Raspberry Pi Foundation. It is not more than the size of
a credit card. The feature which makes it genuinely special is
its ‘ease of use’, especially for the beginners. Another important
factor is its price, which is either $25 or $35, depending upon
the version. The price is good news for them who can’t afford to
buy a usual desktop.
These days computers are important, as these have become
important means for communicating, be it for business purpose
or some personal need. We could assure you that Raspberry
Pi fulfills the basic needs of all classes of people. However, you
need to understand one thing clearly, from the moment you take
the circuit out of the package, do not expect things to happen
automatically. If you do not know how to work with Raspberry
Pi, land up on Raspberry Pi’s website for online help and start
working with it.
Before purchasing a Raspberry Pi, you should know certain
things about it to make a better choice. We have gathered a
precise info about it, here you go:
Raspberry Pi has two versions, one is Model A and another is
Model B. Model B is better version than that of Model A, and it
is more expensive too. Let us see few of the features of both
flavors of Raspberry Pi: Model A has only one USB port, but
Model B has two such ports. Unlike Model B, Model A lacks in
Ethernet port. Other than few certain things, major part of the
hardware is more or less similar.
Let us dig deeper into the hardware section: It has 700MHz
ARM1176JZF-S CPU, it has a Broadcom Video Core IV GPU,
256MB of SDRAM. RCA & HDMI are the two video outputs that
you can find in the circuit, also a 3.5 mm audio output. It is
important to note here, it receives its power from a micro USB
adapter, this means that this circuit doesn’t have any Switch ON
or Switch OFF button; rather it draws its power from plugging
the adapter into the circuit.
It is not necessary to remind you of the fact that, you will not
get a capable computer with the kind of price that has been
mentioned, but it is also a fact that you will not have a great
multi-tasking and web browsing experience with the circuit of
Raspberry Pi. All that you can run are: fundamental desktop
jobs, few low-end games which can otherwise made to run in
lower models of smartphones, play HD videos.
Did we mention that, to use Raspberry Pi, you need few compo-
nents such as: a monitor with digital connection and compatible
video cable, a USB keyboard and a mouse (if required)? Do not
forget a micro USB power adapter or else your computer will
be a box, which is meant for a showpiece in the drawing room.
There is nothing exciting about it, as it is just a bare board with
no chassis, you have to put all the efforts to build it as a com-
puter and the difficult part is that, you need to know little bit of
Linux to have a command over it.
However, it gives you a platform for experimenting and if unfor-
tunately, things go wrong during experimenting then it will not
remind you of the money spent by you. If you were afraid to pur-
chase a computer for your son, thinking that you cannot afford
to pay for the damages, then Raspberry Pi is a good option that
will not wreak any havoc on you.
Advantages of Cloud Computing
for the Home
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loud computing not only transforms home computing, but
the way we work and live. If that sounds overblown, consi-
der how working from home and consuming entertainment have
changed over the last few years. And the rise of the ‘Internet of
Things’, which will co-ordinate internet connected devices, can
make your home life more relaxing and enjoyable.
There are already lots of advantages to embracing cloud com-
puting in your home, whether it’s for work, pleasure or mana-
ging your household.
Cloud Storage for the home:
One of the big early selling points of cloud computing has been
the availability of cheap, plentiful storage space for photos,
videos, work documents and anything else you can think of.
Cloud storage providers include UK-based Memstore, along
with U.S companies such as Dropbox, Amazon, Apple, Google
and Microsoft.
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