Raspberry Pi For Dummies by McManus, Sean; Cook, Mike;

Short description:

Learn to:

• Connect the Raspberry Pi and install the OS


• Get productive with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and images


• Learn simple programming with Scratch and Python


• Create electronics projects connected to the Raspberry Pi's GPIO port

Join the Raspberry Revolution and start having fun with your Raspberry Pi today!

As small as a credit card and ultra-affordable, the Raspberry Pi packs plenty of power into a pocket-size computer. But getting the hang of the Raspberry Pi can be tricky. For Dummies is here to help. You'll discover how to use your Raspberry Pi to work and play, edit photos, watch videos, and even craft your own programs! No programming experience? No problem. This friendly guide makes mastering this cool, compact computer as easy as pie.

• Ready, set, go download the operating system software, hook everything up, and configure your Raspberry Pi


• You'll love Linux find your way around the Linux shell, make the most of its desktop environment, and use it to manage your new computer


• Have a little fun play videos, listen to your favorite music, create documents, and even build a brilliant website


• The Pi's the limit create your own software with Scratch and Python programming


• Conquer the world master Raspberry Pi electronics in no time from soldering your own circuits to creating games, musical instruments, and interfaces

Open the book and find:

• How to download and install Raspbian, the Raspberry Pi OS


• Help connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor


• Tips on editing images and creating web pages


• How to play music and videos on your Raspberry Pi


• Advice on finding and installing free software


• How to create your own arcade games and animations


• Exciting electronics projects to try out your skills

Long description:

Embrace the exciting new technology of Raspberry Pi!

With the invention of the unique credit-card sized single-board computer, the Raspberry Pi, comes a new wave of hardware geeks, hackers, and hobbyists who are excited about the possibilities of the Raspberry Pi, and this is the perfect guide to get you started in this exhilarating new arena. With this fun and friendly book, you'll quickly discover why the supply for the Pi cannot keep up with the demand! Veteran tech authors Sean McManus and Mike Cook show you how to download and install the operating system, use the installed applications, and much more.

• Covers connecting the Pi to other devices such as a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and more
• Teaches you basic Linux System Admin
• Walks you through editing images, creating web pages, and playing music
• Details how to program with Scratch and Python
• Explores creating simple hardware projects

Raspberry Pi For Dummies makes computing as easy as pie.

Now discover the history of Raspberry Pi!

The Raspberry Pi sold a million units in its first year, and came from a previously unknown organisation, The Raspberry Pi Foundation. If you’ve ever wondered how it came into being, and what inspired its creation, Sean McManus, co-author of Raspberry Pi For Dummies, has the answer. He has set up a section on his website to share bonus content, which includes a short history of the Raspberry Pi. At Sean’s website, you can also read reviews of the book, see videos of its projects, and read several exclusive blog posts about the Raspberry Pi and its community.

Visit Sean’s homepage for Raspberry Pi For Dummies here!