By: Adyoth Sural
Does your computer feel like a forgotten relic, no longer compatible with the latest versions of MacOS or Windows? Is it sitting in the dark corners of your basement gathering dust? Or perhaps it's unable to keep up with the ever-evolving software demands of the modern world. Well, my friend, it is high time that you to delve into the incredible realm of Raspberry Pi Desktop! Raspberry Pi Desktop (RPiD) is a free operating system (OS) that works for all computers, new or old. Its default browser is Chromium, an open source browser project by Google. It also has two inbuilt, lightweight, and powerful coding software: Geany and Thonny. These software are sure to guide you through the mysterious and uncharted labyrinth of programming. There are a lot more software you can download with RPiD. One example is “Minecraft: Pi Edition.” This is a free version of Minecraft that is the perfect size for your “converted” PC. Some more popular software are: Kodi media player (for videos) and RetroPie gaming emulator. There are other positives to installing Raspberry Pi Desktop. For example, since, by downloading Raspberry Pi Desktop, you obtain the same OS as the Raspberry Pi single board computer (SBC), you can do many of the same things with RPiD as you can do with SBC. I enjoy doing mini coding projects with my SBCs, and you can experiment with coding projects too. Another positive is that it is better for the planet. Instead of throwing your computer away, you can put it to new use. You have the ability to make your computer “powerful” again, so why not do it? While RPiD does seem like the miracle option you have been looking for to restore your old computer, there are some limitations. For example, the computer will be quite slow. Also, since this RPiD is a lightweight Linux system, its graphics will not be that great. Furthermore, all old files on your computer will be deleted (it's best if you backup your files before installation). Finally, after you download the OS on your computer, you will not have too much space left for extra software. While there are some limitations to RPiD, the pros outweigh the cons. So, if you're desperately seeking a way to breathe life back into your beloved old computer, look no further than Raspberry Pi Desktop! For a step-by-step tutorial on installing Raspberry Pi Desktop, you can refer to this link: https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/projects/install-raspberry-pi-desktop/0 Sources:
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