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Raspberry Pi
File:Raspberry pi device with attached 12mpixel camera module.jpgRaspberry Pi device with attached 12MPixel camera module, shown next to 21.4mm dia. 20p coin
DeveloperRaspberry Pi Foundation
ManufacturerRaspberry Pi Foundation
Introductory price£15 (approx. $25)
Operating systemUbuntu
CPUARM11
Display1080p30 H.264
InputUSB 2.0
Websiteraspberrypi.org

The Raspberry Pi is a prototype computer designed by game developer David Braben that is intended to stimulate the teaching of basic computer science in schools. The computer is mounted in a package the same size as a USB memory stick, and has a USB port on one end with an HDMI port on the other. The Raspberry Pi provides an ARM processor which is suitable for running Linux for an estimated price of £15 (approx. $25) for a pre-configured system, cheap enough to give to a child to do whatever he or she wants with it. The prototype is part of a venture by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

The prototype is designed on a Broadcom processor 2763 including an ARM11 with 16.K.B cache.

Provisional specifications

  • 700MHz ARM11
  • 256MB of SDRAM
  • OpenGL ES 2.0
  • 1080p30 H.264 high-profile decode
  • Composite and HDMI video output
  • USB 2.0
  • SD/MMC/SDIO memory card slot
  • General-purpose I/O
  • Open software (Ubuntu, Iceweasel, KOffice, Python)

Raspberry Pi Foundation

Development of the device is undertaken by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, a charitable organization registered with the Charity Commission. Its aim is to "promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing." A podcast of an interview with trustee Eben Upton was made available in June 2011.

See also

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References

  1. Cellan-Jones, Rory (2011-05-05). "A £15 computer to inspire young programmers". BBC News. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. Price, Peter (2011-06-03). "Can a £15 computer solve the programming gap?". BBC Click. Retrieved 2011-07-02. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. Broadcom Media Processors website
  4. "1129409 - Raspberry Pi Foundation". Charity Commission for England and Wales. 2011-06-06. The object of the charity is to further the advancement of education of adults and children, particularly in the field of computers, computer science and related subjects. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. Raspberry Pi Foundation website
  6. "CFL Podcast: Eben Upton (Raspberry Pi Foundation)". Consortium of Foundation Libraries. Retrieved 2011-06-06. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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