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 * Please note that the Raspberry Pi isn't released yet - this page is a community work in progress in preparation for the launch

The Raspberry Pi (short: RPi) is an ultra-low-cost (~16GBP or 25USD Model-A/~23GBP or 32USD Model-B) credit-card sized Linux computer for teaching computer programming to children.

It is developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, which is a UK registered charity (Registration Number 1129409).

The foundation exists to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing.

We expect this computer to have many other applications both in the developed and the developing world.


 * Products are RoHS and CE compliant. Please contact Raspberry Pi for details regarding WEEE in your country.
 * For Raspberry Pi frequently asked questions see FAQ.
 * The expected price is 25$ for model A, and 35$ for model B.
 * Estimated availability (as of 31st December 2011) is end January 2012 for the first batch of 10 000. On 31st December 2011 at 22:00, the Foundation auctioned the first two of ten beta boards on a seven-day auction.  The following eight were auctioned on the following days. Initially, there will be shipping from the UK and possibly the US, but will probably expand with local distributors by the second quarter of 2012.

RPi History

 * Confused about seeing different versions of boards, visit the History of the Raspberry Pi Hardware for information about the past versions.


 * Wikipedia also has an entry for the Raspberry Pi.


 * Russell Davis (aka forum admin ukscone) has a series of blog articles recording his perspective of the Raspberry Pi story in several parts from the beginning.

RegHardware did a very detailed analysis on the Raspberry Pi, well worth a read: RegHardware - [http://www.reghardware.com/2011/11/28/raspberry_pi/ Psst, kid... Wanna learn how to hack? - The £25 computer to teach youngsters real computing skills By Chris Williams]

You will often hear mention about the BBC Micro Computer when people talk about the purpose of the foundation, a great article by RegHardware details the history of the BBC Micro Computer and why it was brought about.

RPi Getting Started
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RPi Buying Guide
Purchase a Model A or Model B Raspberry Pi from the Raspberry Pi Shop website More detailed information can be found on the RPi Buying Guide page.

When available it will be announced!!!

DO NOT purchase from anywhere else until official resellers have been confirmed!


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Basic Hardware Setup

 * Ensure you have all the equipment you need to go with your Raspberry Pi.
 * Become familiar with the board layout and connect it ready for power up.
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Beginners Guide
You've just got your new Raspberry Pi device - what now? See the Beginners Guide for information on setting up your Raspberry Pi Device for the first time or visit the RPi Projects, Guides & Tutorials pages to get started.
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RPi Resources
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Rpi Hardware

 * The Rpi Hardware is the size of a credit card, and is designed to plugged into a suitable screen such as a TV (via composite video) or HD TV or monitor (via HDMI).
 * It comes in two varieties, A and B, with Model-B having more features.
 * The unit will support a range of USB devices, Peripherals and Accessories available to expand it's abilities and use.
 * The Low-level interfaces on each board allow the use of optional Expansion Boards for the use in a wide range of Projects.


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RPi Distributions & Software

 * There are a number of operating systems and pre-configured images for use with the Raspberry Pi, available in the Distributions section.
 * Main distributions include Debian ARM,  Fedora,  KidsRuby etc.
 * The Raspberry Pi is focused on Programming and supports a wide range of languages, many tutorials are available.


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RPi Projects, Guides & Tutorials

 * The main source of information and guides at the moment is the Official Raspberry Pi Forum and some within the Tasks area
 * More projects and tutorials will be added to this Section.
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Rpi Community
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Supporting Communities

 * The Raspberry Pi Community is steadily growing, so get involved where-ever you want to and share.
 * Official Raspberry Pi Forum


 * Un-Official Raspberry Pi Discussion Forum


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Schools, Universities, Clubs & Groups
Doing a project at school or have a Raspberry Pi Club, add it in this section to allow others to follow your progress!
 * A key aspect of the Raspberry Pi Foundation's aims is to encourage education, several groups including Computing At School aim to bring Computing Science back into schools.
 * We also have a bunch of educational links about RPi and tangent subjects.


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RPi Visitor Book

 * Share your thoughts, ideas, comments and thanks within the visitor book.
 * If you have any interesting articles or links which you want to share you can add them here.
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About the RPi Wiki
This wiki is open for the community. You are encouraged to sign up and add your own projects, guides and correct anything within it.

It is important that users like you continue to add to and grow this wiki, that way others will be able to come and do the same making the wiki a valuable resource.

Do not be afraid to add your bit, content is vital for the wiki to function.

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