The low-cost Raspberry Pi single-board computer has made quite a stir since its launch. This detailed introduction shows you the potential of the small form factor Linux computer, whether you want to use it as a PC replacement or as a piece of hackable hardware for building various electronics projects. Learning Raspberry Pi teaches you the fundamentals of Linux and helps novices become programmers in Python and C. Learn the value of the Raspberry Pi as a small, embeddable, and inexpensive piece of powerful computing Understand the computer's freely programmable GPIO (general purpose input and output) interface Use the Arduino microcontroller with the Raspberry Pi Prototype electronics with the Gertboard and the PiFace accessory
