Learning Raspbian

Get up and running with Raspbian and make the most out of your Raspberry PiAbout This BookAcquire the practical skills required to develop applications in RaspbianInteract with the Raspbian operating system via its consoleExplore the Raspbian GUI and the bundled console applications with this easy-to-follow guideWho This Book Is ForThis book is intended for developers who have worked with the Raspberry Pi and who want to learn how to make the most of the Raspbian operating system and their Raspberry Pi. Whether you are a beginner to the Raspberry Pi or a seasoned expert, this book will make you familiar with the Raspbian operating system and teach you how to get your Raspberry Pi up and running.What You Will LearnUnderstand your Raspberry Pi and the different components that make up the Raspbian operating systemSet up and configure your Raspberry PiDownload and install Raspbian onto an SD card suitable for the Raspberry PiLearn about the XFCE desktop environment that is bundled with RaspbianExperiment with the different ways you can install software in RaspbianGrasp the basics of the Linux command promptIn DetailThe huge popularity of the Raspberry Pi has led to the development of many excellent operating systems such as Raspbian, which is the official operating system for Raspberry Pi. It is a Debian-based operating system that is specially optimized for the Raspberry Pi hardware.With this book, you will be taken through starting Raspbian after its first boot and move on to learn about the different features of the Raspbian desktop. The book will then walk you through installing different software on your machine to make your work easier, familiarizing you with the console and teaching you how to interact with the Raspbian operating system. Finally, you will be equipped with ample information about other Linux distributions based on Raspbian.Packed full of useful screenshots, this book is an excellent guide to the Raspbian operating system and will ensure your success with the Raspberry Pi!