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How do I install packages from the AUR?
Arch Linux has the AUR (Arch User Repository), a collection of user-built packages. How do I install these packages on Arch Linux ARM though?
user46
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Which SD cards are compatible?
The site http://www.raspberrypi.org/quick-start-guide says:
You will need an SD card with an operating system preloaded before you
can boot the Raspberry Pi. A brand-name (not generic) Class 4 card of
4GB or more is recommended. To obtain an SD…
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Do I still need rpi-update if I am using the latest version of Raspbian?
I have a 512MB Pi. I am trying to make sure I am getting the most out of it. I just downloaded the latest version of Raspbian and installed it on the Pi. Do I also need rpi-update? Is rpi-update meant for upgrading from one version of Raspbian…
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How do I set my Raspberry Pi to automatically update/upgrade?
Currently, to get things up to date on my Raspberry Pi, I have to type in sudo apt-get update and sudo apt-get upgrade. Is there a way to set it up to automatically do this? I am running Raspbian Jessie.
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Easiest way to show my IP address?
After I've booted up, what's the easiest way to obtain and display the IP address that the device is currently using?
I'm using Raspbian, and ifconfig doesn't appear to be installed.
Are there any widgets that display this information in LXDE?
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How do I build a cluster?
There have been a few articles floating around online over the last few years about building a cluster of computers at home - here for example.
The Pi strikes me as a good platform for building / testing this kind of thing due to their low cost;…
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What is the maximum / minimum operational temperature?
As per the title, what are the maximum and minimum operational temperature ratings of the Pi before it stops reliably working? Could this also depend on the SD card in use?
berry120
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Is it possible to install VLC?
I would like to install VLC on my Raspberry Pi and wonder if it is possible?
I can not find a distribution that supports it, but wonder if anyone has done this or knows a link to a site or group who has done it. My search on google didn't give…
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Connect Pi to an old laptop screen
I recently received my Pi in the post and I'm now trying to think what to use it for.
I have had a look around and I quite like the idea of attaching a screen to it and using it as an RSS Reader/News updates etc.
The question I have is this, I have…
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How do I install an OS image onto an SD card?
I have just ordered my Raspberry Pi, and I want to prepare my SD card. How do I install an OS image onto an SD card?
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How can I protect against intrusion and malware before connecting it to the internet (especially on a public IP address)?
With the large number of Raspberry Pis in the wild, and the fact that large groups of them are configured identically (when a newly-flashed SD card is installed with one of the few available images), they are likely to be a tempting target for…
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How do I hard reset a Raspberry Pi?
How do I hard reset a Raspberry Pi?
Obviously you can power cycle, but is there a more subtle way, like a reset pin? It would be very useful to connect a watchdog in case the Raspberry Pi crashes (mine crashed last night).
EDIT:
The rev 2.0 board…
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Why is my audio (sound) output not working?
I can't get the audio running. I don't hear anything and can not play anything.
Is there a solution to enable audio?
Itay Grudev
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Can I attach a SATA controller?
I would like to use my Raspberry Pi as a file server (NAS/SMB).
Will I be able to attach a SATA/RAID controller?
Alex L
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Disable screen blanking in X-Windows on Raspbian
We intend to use a RPi at work to drive a status display panel - it will show our project's bug status and a few other statistics of vital importance.
I've been trying stop the screen-saver from blanking the screen with no luck. I've used the…
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