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New update from Raspberry Pi makes DIY computing a breeze

A new version of Raspbian Operating System - Stretch, was released recently, and the hype it has caused among the Raspberry Pi owners is as big as its release. It is a well known fact that the Debian-based Raspbian gets a face-lift once in every two years, and with the completion of 2 years since Jessie' s introduction, Debian has now come with a new version Stretch, which has so many interesting updates.

Although, the changes are not visibly noticeable to many, it is said that most of the work has been carried under the hood. Instead of making changes to the OS as a whole, the new version includes new versions of major apps. The new release also ensures a better browsing experience to its users. The version 3.0.1 of Sonic Pi - a live music synthesizer and bundled Chromium Web browser, which is on the latest stable release, thus ensuring a better memory management and smooth experience.

Bluetooth audio has also been improved, as has handling of usernames. There’ s a new extension that allows SenseHAT to be used with Scratch 2, and a fix for the Broadpwn exploit which could potentially allow an attacker to take over the BCM43xx wireless chipset used in the Pi 3 and Pi Zero W, and execute code on it.

Tag : Raspberry Pi
FAQ
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What does sudo apt get update do?
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When you install packages with a GUI interface (the Update Manager, the Software Center, or the Synaptic Package Manager), the work of sudo apt-get update is done automatically. When you install packages from the command-line, it is not, and you should always do this yourself unless you have done so very recently.
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How do I reboot Raspberry Pi?
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[sudo reboot] - Restart your Raspberry Pi. Similar to the shutdown command, if you want to reboot your Raspberry Pi in a safe way, you can use the 'reboot' command. Simply type 'sudo reboot' and your Pi will restart itself.
Q
Is Raspberry Pi open hardware?
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All I've ever heard about Raspberry Pi is that its an "open source" SoC. But I see that the CPU inside the BroadCom SoC is an ARM chip.
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How do I update my Raspberry Pi?
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run the following steps,
sudo apt-get update.
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade.
sudo apt-get install -y rpi-chromium-mods.
sudo apt-get install -y python-sense-emu python3-sense-emu.
sudo apt-get install -y python-sense-emu-doc realvnc-vnc-viewer.
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What do I need to get started with a Raspberry Pi?
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Before you plug anything into your Raspberry Pi, make sure that you have all the equipment you need:

A monitor with the correct cable and adapter.
A micro USB power supply.
A wired keyboard and mouse, or a wireless keyboard and mouse with a Bluetooth adapter.
A micro SD card.
A Raspberry Pi.