Pi Raspberry Foundation, registered in the UK, aims to promote the use and computer programming at the school level. To that end, has developed its first product: a computer the size of a pocket-sized USB memory cost about $ 25. "We plan to develop, produce and distribute ultra-low-cost computer for the purpose of teaching programming to children. We hope that this computer has many uses, both in the developed world, which is developing, "says on its website.
The central idea behind the development of USB is Pi Raspberry to equip the students of schools around the world the opportunity to learn new skills. The device does not work with Windows, but with a Linux distribution like Ubuntu or similar, making it more accessible.
The tiny device that works with free software (Ubuntu, GNU IceCat, KOffice, Python) has features not insignificant: a 700 MHz processor, 128 MB of SDRAM and OpenGL ES 2.0, which allows it to offer an image resolution up to 1080p at 30 frames per second.
as input formats, has a USB keyboard, as output an HDMI-compatible monitors and television sets (including touch screens) and holds an entry for memory MMC, SD and SDIO for storage mode.
"This concept allows people who do not have a PC at home but have a TV with a device where you can surf the web, send emails, use and view YouTube videos easily and at minimal cost," said David Braben, head Frontier Developments, for Gamesindustry.biz web.
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