RPi End-user FAQ
FAQ
Question | Answer | Reason |
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I want more RAM and a faster CPU . | Too expensive. | 35 $ , remember , more important : takes too much time to design. |
Will it run Windows (8) ? | No. | Technical limitations , money and time. |
Where can I add RAM ? | Nowhere. It's impossible. The RAM is in the main chip. | And there is no support for adding DIMM Slots. You may use swap . |
Why is there no PCI and eSATA ? | Cost. Nearly no ARM chips have PCI , either. | Products with eSATA exist - they can cost 100 $ upwards. |
I want a model C with extra features . | There are only 2 rules. # Do not talk about Model C. # Don't forget Rule 1. |
Ever heard of Osborne Effect ? . Also : takes time to design , schools are poor and don't want (to pay) more. |
I want to play my favourite game on the RPi. | If you have been sent here , No. 1 : Windows won't work. | 2 : The Pi ist too slow , hasn't much RAM. 3. The owners won't port it. 4. Its closed source . Nobody will port it. |
Reasons
More RAM and faster CPU is expensive
The Pi costs 35$ for schools (tax rebate , bulk shipping ). When the Processor costs 15$ instead of 7$ , that will make a difference (25 % !!) to the end price. Worse than that : It takes time . Loads of time to redesign - and who pays that ? In a charity ?
What about Model C
If you are willing to pay double , who knows ? Anyway : Time is necessary . Again , unpaid time - or you may pay triple ?