A Raspberry Pi is a low-cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables people of all ages to explore computing and learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python. The Raspberry Pi Foundation, a UK charity, aims to educate people in computing and create easier access to computing. Here are some common uses for a Raspberry Pi:
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Learning to Code: The Raspberry Pi is a popular tool for people who want to learn to code. It can help people learn programming skills and electronics for physical projects.
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Home Automation: The Raspberry Pi can be used to create home automation projects, which is popular among people in the open source community because it puts you in control.
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Industrial Applications: The Raspberry Pi can be used in industrial applications.
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Digital Maker Projects: The Raspberry Pi has the ability to interact with the outside world and has been used in a wide array of digital maker projects, from music machines and parent detectors to weather stations and tweeting birdhouses with infra-red cameras.
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Thin Clients: A Raspberry Pi with the latest specs for CPU capacity, RAM, and dual HDMI ports can be used as a thin client for Citrix and VMware tools or with Remote Desktop Protocol.
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Improving Understanding of Computer Hardware: Even without a specific use case for your organizations IT environment, learning to use a Raspberry Pi can still be a good way to improve your understanding of computer hardware and your familiarity with Linux.
Overall, the Raspberry Pi is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of purposes, from learning to code to industrial applications.
