A Tiny Computer Attracts a Million Tinkerers

[yortsed snacilbuper]

Raspberry Pi may sound like the name of a math-based dessert. But it is actually one of the hottest and cheapest little computers in the world right now. Almost one million of these $35 machines have shipped since last February, capturing the imaginations of educators, hobbyists and tinkerers around the world.

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[backscatter712]

1. I need to get myself one!

They run Linux, and I keep hearing they're neat toys!

[mythology]

2. I have one

It's a great toy to play around with. I know some people have even used them as a media center, so you're mostly limited by your imagination and willingness to put in the time.

[Blue_Tires]

3. I thought we'd eventually see this in the future

I'm a little surprised it took this long...

[longship]

4. Great little thing. R&K nt

[Buns_of_Fire]

5. I wonder who will be the first

to come up with the next consumer-affordable superwhatever based on this platform? And what will it be?

[X_Digger]

6. I have one..

.. it's been used as a web proxy, a vpn end point, a web server for a webcam streaming over the internet, a digital picture frame, and an mp3 server in my truck.

Handy as a pocket on a shirt.

[uponit7771]

7. "...includes an audio-out port for connecting a set of speakers, plus an RCA jack ..."!!!!!!