I'm going to buy a Pi and need a little info. I've got Doug's posts: http://things-linux.blogspot.com/2013/07/delicious-raspberry-pi.html http://things-linux.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-second-helping-of-pi.html .. but wouldn't hurt to pick up on other's experiences too before building a system.
- Where to buy? The two distributors on the website did not include USA. Be nice if they also had "peripherals" or kits .. see next. - What to buy? I'll get the upscale "B" model .. I think that's it for choices of the board. But other than a power adaptor, are there interesting addons, especially for more I/O .. i.e. goes-intas and goes-outtas & sensors? Doug's system added a USB hub and memory card. - What Linux Distro? Although I use the terminal more than GUIs, I'm not as Linux savvy as I'd like. I'd prefer a fairly universal distro that I might encounter elsewhere such as on hosting services and laptops/home servers. Is Ubuntu still the favorite? One requirement if its possible is Node.js. - WiFi: any success stories? I can just use ether-over-power adaptors if needed but we're pretty wireless at home. I know some WiFi dongles get poor reviews, but my TiVo uses one nicely. - Enclosure: I've seen Doug's case choice, looks great .. are there any others out there? Or is naked OK too? TIA, -- Owen
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