I have been on a sub micro computer writing binge in my postings here. I have always liked playing with the tiny electronic beasts as they are a throw back to my first ventures into digital electronics. There are many very popular variations other than those produced by Parallax There is one micro computer in particular that has grabbed my attention because of its intended application. It’s the title of this post, the Raspberry Pi....
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Putting a SPIN on Computing
I am learning a new language. It is not a people language. It is a computer language. Yeah, maybe a nerd thing but someone has to do it. Ha! It’s called SPIN and is a higher level language somewhat like BASIC used to program the Parallax “Propeller” micro processor. I am no expert (yet) but I need it for the computerized control system in my RoboBoat project. What’s nice is there are a lot of...
Continue reading...Not in the Fedora Hat
Fedora is a somewhat frustrating distro (distribution) of Linux. This is because it is closely associated with Red Hat, a commercial Linux open source distribution. I was using Red Hat for quite awhile as a free distro before it took on its commercial identity. When it became commercial many of the folks that donated a lot of free development time to the ideal of a free Linux were very concerned. Actually the Linux Kernel is...
Continue reading...WIN8 OS, My Semi-Final Thoughts and Opinion
I have had the time, 6-8 weeks of trying out the new WIN8 OS so now I can make an experienced and qualified judgment of what it does for me. I have posted earlier WIN8 discoveries in this blog. I am running, screaming and hollering, clutching WIN7 OS tightly in my hot little computer-user hands. What? Yes, I said WIN7! Ha! I am just using a vivid metaphor to get some attention to my conclusion....
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