Raspberry Pi for dummies

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 g...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Cook, Mike (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons c2013.
Edición:1st edition
Colección:Makes Everything Easier!
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627679306719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Raspberry Pi® For Dummies®; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About Raspberry Pi For Dummies; Why You Need This Book; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organized; Icons Used in This Book; Visit the Book's Website; Part I: Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi; Chapter 1: Introducing the Raspberry Pi; Getting Familiar with the Raspberry Pi; Figuring Out What You Can Do with a Raspberry Pi; Determining Its Limitations; Getting Your Hands on a Raspberry Pi; Deciding What Else You Need; Chapter 2: Downloading the Operating System; Introducing Linux
  • Determining Which Distribution to UseUsing RISC OS on the Raspberry Pi; Downloading a Linux Distribution; Unzipping Your Linux Distribution; Flashing Your SD Card; Chapter 3: Connecting Your Raspberry Pi; Inserting the SD Card; Connecting a Monitor or TV; Connecting a USB Hub; Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse; Connecting Audio; Connecting to Your Router; Connecting the Power and Turning on the Raspberry Pi; Using Raspi-config to Set Up Your Raspberry Pi; Logging In; Creating a Protective Case for Your Raspberry Pi; Part II: Getting Started with Linux; Chapter 4: Using the Desktop Environment
  • Starting the Desktop EnvironmentNavigating the Desktop Environment; Using the Task Manager; Using External Storage Devices in the Desktop Environment; Using the File Manager; Browsing the Web; Using the Image Viewer; Using the Leafpad Text Editor; Customizing Your Desktop; Logging Out from LXDE; Chapter 5: Using the Linux Shell; Understanding the Prompt; Exploring Your Linux System; Understanding the Long Listing Format and Permissions; Slowing Down the Listing and Reading Files with the Less Command; Speeding Up Entering Commands; Using Redirection to Create Files in Linux
  • Top Tips for Naming Your Files in LinuxCreating Directories; Deleting Files in Linux; Using Wildcards to Select Multiple Files in Linux; Removing Directories; Copying and Renaming Files; Installing and Managing Software on Your Raspberry Pi; Managing User Accounts on Your Raspberry Pi; Learning More About Linux Commands; Customizing Your Shell with Your Own Linux Commands; Part III: Using the Raspberry Pi for Both Work and Play; Chapter 6: Being Productive with the Raspberry Pi; Installing LibreOffice on Your Raspberry Pi; Starting LibreOffice on the Raspberry Pi; Saving Your Work
  • Writing Letters in LibreOffice WriterManaging Your Budget in LibreOffice Calc; Creating Presentations in LibreOffice Impress; Creating a Party Invitation with LibreOffice Draw; Chapter 7: Editing Photos on the Raspberry Pi with GIMP; Installing and Starting GIMP; Understanding the GIMP Screen Layout; Resizing an Image in GIMP; Cropping Your Photo; Rotating and Flipping Your Photo; Adjusting the Colors; Fixing Imperfections; Converting Images Between Different Formats; Finding Out More about GIMP; Chapter 8: Building Your First Website with the Raspberry Pi; Understanding What a Website Is
  • Discovering How to Write a Web Page