[Discuss] Raspberry PI 2

[markw at mohawksoft.com (markw at mohawksoft.com)]

> On 2/22/2015 12:11 PM, markw at mohawksoft.com wrote:
>> Maybe I'm old, but this much computing capability the size of a pack of
>> playing cards for $35 in quantities of one, seems like a HUGE enabling
>> technology for a new boom in hardware products.
>
> You're right - you ARE old! ;-)

I am, for sure, but I don't think the size/power/cost/support have been
present until now.

>
> The hardware and software curves crossed about ten years ago, so it's
> logical that the hardware devices would get smaller and more
> specialized. The only thing I'm afraid of is that they're headed toward
> "appliance" status, where each "strawberry Pi", "Pecan Pi", etc. is
> limited to a single burned-in capability that can never be changed.

I would much rather see a hackable PI future than a locked down
android/ipad/xbox future.

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