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Pence · Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 194

Lobster - be brave!

Lobster · Posted: Sat 14 Apr 2012, 19:20 Post subject:

Lobster · Posted: Sat 14 Apr 2012, 20:50 Post subject:

Raspberry Pi jiffy bag arrives from Cambridge yesterday morning
Lobster prepares opening tools . . .

I have a (only 1GB) Sandisk SD card.
It is branded. It may work. Is there a bootable Rpi image available that fits in 1GB?

Wot no Puppy?

nooby · Joined: 29 Jun 2008 Posts: 9479 Location: SwedenEurope

Lobster · Posted: Sun 15 Apr 2012, 04:34 Post subject:

The thin one with the smaller plug is the right one.

I am pretty sure my SD card is [how can I put it politely) - rubbish.
I am told these are good. Waiting for stores to open on Sunday . . .

Dave_G · Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Posts: 459

Lobster

The SD card issue could turn out to be a show stopper for the Pi if it ain't fixed.

Not sure if the problem lies with the Broadcom binary blob or the
kernel/driver in the distros, but they should look at it as it's very frustrating
and off putting for users trying their Pis for the first time only to see
that it ain't working because they have the wrong SD card type/class.

It will get harder and harder to find the slower class of SD card as manufactures
push for faster and faster devices.

Dave_G · Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Posts: 459

Lobster

Although your collection of package opening implements are impressive,
you have forgotten two very important items.
I have taken the liberty of adding them to your pic for future reference. Smile

aarf · Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Posts: 3620 Location: around the bend

Dave_G · Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Posts: 459

aarf

Although I don't agree with your six month estimation, you do raise some
very valid points.
The SD card problem together with the delays we are experiencing in
being able to purchase the Pi is working against it.

In this fast moving world, people get impatient very quickly and might
lose interest in the Pi opting rather for some other device/board.
I'm no marketing guru but I reckon they are missing a golden opportunity
by not capitalizing on the huge interest shown in the Pi.

I hope they get the stuff sorted out and quickly other wise it would be a
great pity.
I for one am very excited about the Pi and have even started to learn
ARM assembly to get to know the intricacies of the ARM.

Lobster · Posted: Sun 15 Apr 2012, 05:56 Post subject:

aarf · Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Posts: 3620 Location: around the bend

i also see the raspberry competing in only one direction: price.
in this world of excess cash it will not holdup. other aspects: convenience, functionality, ability, ease of use, ruggedness and durability are best met elsewhere at a insignificant price differential in real purchasing power terms. cheap complete ready made tablets are now abundant. not to mention powerful multi-functional phones. sorry but thats the way it is.

aarf · Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Posts: 3620 Location: around the bend

remember too that intel is bringing out a x86 chip suitable for phones/tablets in a few short months time.

Lobster · Posted: Sun 15 Apr 2012, 10:36 Post subject:

Success!

Posting from Pi (raspberry flavour)
- using Debian Squeeze.

All day been trying to get Raspberry Pi to work.
Some important lessons . . . will follow

Basically the dd process I used from Puppy was not working.
I had to use a magick wand (optional) and my sisters Windows 7 netbook.

So shameful! Embarassed

Jasper · Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Posts: 889 Location: England

Hi Lobster,

Delighted to read your good news. Celebrate with a fish tea and supper.

My regards