[Golfdriver97]

Anyone built their own PC using a Raspberry Pi?

[UJ95x]

I joined a Computer Network Engineering club at school recently. Planning on buying one soon to make our own ad-free WiFi network

[Golfdriver97]

I joined a Computer Network Engineering club at school recently. Planning on buying one soon to make our own ad-free WiFi network

Patrick suggested I build a PC from a Pi. I told him I wasn't that good....lol

[UJ95x]

Patrick suggested I build a PC from a Pi. I told him I wasn't that good....lol

It's not too hard. If you can install Linux you should be able to set up a Pi too

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[Patrick Schroedl]

I haven't done much with Android on the Raspberry Pi, but achieving a "PC" experience will largely depend on the desired use case and how well the Pi's hardware can handle it. I know it can run Windows 10 IoT, and this should be a solid starting point for that:

https://dev.windows.com/en-us/iot

http://ms-iot.github.io/content/en-US/GetStarted.htm

[UJ95x]

Just ordered my Pi 2. Will try to post pics and impressions next week

[Golfdriver97]

I really wouldn't mind messing around with one. Just don't exactly know what to do with it.

[UJ95x]

I really wouldn't mind messing around with one. Just don't exactly know what to do with it.

There are tons of guides and tutorials online for projects you can do. Or you can just build a portable Windows 10 computer

[Golfdriver97]

There are tons of guides and tutorials online for projects you can do. Or you can just build a portable Windows 10 computer

Been looking at some barebones PCs. Or I could probably link 6 or 7 of these bad boys together, and make HAL or KITT...lol

[Laura Knotek]

There are tons of guides and tutorials online for projects you can do. Or you can just build a portable Windows 10 computer

Any particular reason why you chose the Windows version rather than the Linux version?

[UJ95x]

Any particular reason why you chose the Windows version rather than the Linux version?

It's the Linux one (Raspbian). But you can install Windows 10 on it

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[Laura Knotek]

It's the Linux one. But you can install Windows 10 in it

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That makes sense! I have a PC that's dual boot Linux/Windows.

[UJ95x]

That makes sense! I have a PC that's dual boot Linux/Windows.

I'll probably just keep it on Linux. I have dual boot Windows and OS X on my MBP and I'm not a fan of Windows 10 to be honest

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[Laura Knotek]

I'll probably just keep it on Linux. I have dual boot Windows and OS X on my MBP and I'm not a fan of Windows 10 to be honest

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I don't have Windows 10 on any of my PCs. I'm still running Windows 8.1.

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[Golfdriver97]

I keep wanting to pull the trigger on this. Just something to mess around with.

[Laura Knotek]

I'm also thinking of getting one, since several members of my local Linux user group have them.

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[UJ95x]

Forgot to post pics

[UJ95x]

Got a bundle that came with a clear case for it so I didn't have to be careful where I placed it. And I added some mini heat sinks (probably doesn't need them though)

[MrDoreth]

Hi

I have a Pi too altough it's just rotting here it's a Pi 1 B model so with 512 MB RAM.
Yeah I have to admit it's a nice thinghy to have but I'm not that good wih Linux
I just installed RetroArch on it and use it as an Retro Game station for the moment.

[UJ95x]

Hi

I have a Pi too altough it's just rotting here it's a Pi 1 B model so with 512 MB RAM.
Yeah I have to admit it's a nice thinghy to have but I'm not that good wih Linux
I just installed RetroArch on it and use it as an Retro Game station for the moment.

A lot of people use it for games too. Has tons of different uses. I've seen smart mirrors, media streaming stations, alarm system, garage door opener and countless other things. They're pretty great

[MrDoreth]

Yeah that's true.
I just don't have the time to work with it. And I have to learn Python
I would love to be able to program but I don't have time to learn it :s

[UJ95x]

Yeah that's true.
I just don't have the time to work with it. And I have to learn Python
I would love to be able to program but I don't have time to learn it :s

Python isn't very hard. But I'm also learning C++ for my computer science classes. Not fun trying to learn both at the same time lol

[MrDoreth]

Python isn't very hard. But I'm also learning C++ for my computer science classes. Not fun trying to learn both at the same time lol

Even tough it's not hard it still needs time? =^p

[UJ95x]

Even tough it's not hard it still needs time? =^p

That's true. At least a few hours a week if you want to make any meaningful progress

[MrDoreth]

Just bought the book.
Programming for dummies.
I will start with that