Raspberry Pi for dummies
Master your Raspberry Pi in a flash with this easy-to-follow guideRaspberry Pi For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive guide to this exciting technology, fully updated to align with the Rev 3 board. Veteran technology authors provide expert insight and guidance that get you up and running fast,...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken, New Jersey
John Wiley & Sons
2015
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| Edition: | Second edition |
| Series: | For dummies
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Creating new folders and blank filesChanging how files are displayed; Opening a folder as root or in the terminal; Browsing the Web; Using Epiphany to browse the web; Searching within web pages; Using tabbed browsing; Adding and using bookmarks; Protecting your privacy; Using the Image Viewer; Using the Leafpad Text Editor; Customizing Your Desktop; Logging Out from LXDE; Chapter 5: Using the Linux Shell; Understanding the Prompt; Exploring Your Linux System; Listing files and directories; Changing directories; Checking file types; Changing to the parent directory
- Understanding the directory treeUsing relative and absolute paths; Investigating more advanced listing options; Understanding the Long Listing Format and Permissions; Slowing Down the Listing and Reading Files with the Less Command; Speeding Up Entering Commands; Using Redirection to Create Files in Linux; Top Tips for Naming Your Files in Linux; Creating Directories; Deleting Files in Linux; Using Wildcards to Select Multiple Files in Linux; Removing Directories; Copying and Renaming Files; Installing and Managing Software on Your Raspberry Pi; Updating the cache; Finding the package name
- Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Why You Need This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Beyond the Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi; Chapter 1: Introducing the Raspberry Pi; Getting Familiar with the Raspberry Pi; Figuring Out What You Can Do with a Raspberry Pi; Determining Its Limitations; Getting Your Hands on a Raspberry Pi; Deciding What Else You Need; Chapter 2: Downloading the Operating System; Introducing Linux; Creating a NOOBS Card; Downloading NOOBS.
- Configuring Your Wi-FiTesting the Camera Module; Taking Your Next Steps with the Raspberry Pi; Part II: Getting Started with Linux; Chapter 4: Using the Desktop Environment; Starting the Desktop Environment; Navigating the Desktop Environment; Using the icons on the desktop; Using the Programs menu; Using multiple desktops; Resizing and closing your program windows; Using the Task Manager; Using External Storage Devices in the Desktop Environment; Using File Manager; Navigating File Manager; Copying and moving files and folders; Selecting multiple files and folders
- Formatting your SD cardUsing Windows; Using a Mac; Using Linux; Copying NOOBS to your SD or MicroSD card; Using Your NOOBS Card; Chapter 3: Connecting Your Raspberry Pi; Inserting the SD Card; Connecting the Raspberry Pi Camera Module; Connecting a Monitor or TV; Connecting an HDMI or DVI display; Connecting a television using composite video; Connecting a USB Hub; Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse; Connecting Audio; Connecting to Your Router; Connecting the Power and Turning on the Raspberry Pi; Using Raspi-config to Set Up Your Raspberry Pi; Logging In; Setting up the data partition