Fedora Remix for Raspberry Pi Released

btarunr · Feb 22, 2012, 05:40 AM

Developers at the Seneca College released a version of Fedora Remix ARM that's optimized for the Raspberry Pi. Fedora Remix is itself a lightweight version of the open-source Red Hat Linux derivative, which is now further optimized for this $25 self-contained hobby-kit computer. The new Fedora Remix variant fits in a 2 GB SD card that the Raspberry Pi boots from. By simply connecting a display to the HDMI port (1080p supported), a keyboard and a mouse to the two USB ports, Fedora Remix will lead you straight to user information screen, from where normal usage is a minute away, without needing any hardware configuration. The 2 GB SD card is left with some space for user data. Raspberry Pi with Fedora Remix works just like any desktop. In related news, the makers of Raspberry Pi announced that the first batch of these boards will be through QA testing by the 23rd, and out for shipping.

A video presentation of Fedora Remix for Raspberry Pi follows.

Deadlyraver · Feb 22, 2012, 06:20 AM

The funniest thing is that I go to the Seneca campus that is responsible for these projects, Seneca@York.

AphexDreamer · Feb 22, 2012, 06:22 AM

Man I've been really looking forward to this. Can't wait to get one myself. I'll have an extra gaming computer and my Parents can use this for Netflix.

R_1 · Feb 22, 2012, 06:33 AM

That board was too powerful for me.

All that ARM11 stuff is so advanced . I will wait for ARM A8 at least.

Completely Bonkers · Feb 22, 2012, 06:40 AM

I wish they designed this so that an interface module could be easily attached. In fact, why not even have a whole bunch of them on the baseboard. With 5v signalling. So that I could network my washing machine, trainset, disco lights, central heating to the internets etc.

erocker · Feb 22, 2012, 06:43 AM

So they're available tomorrow?!!

btarunr · Feb 22, 2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by erocker

So they're available tomorrow?!!

They've been up for pre-order all this while, it's just that the very first batch of Raspberry Pis will head to shipping tomorrow.

These guys have enough expertise to go ahead and design a mini-ITX board. When that happens, I'm getting one.

KieranD · Feb 22, 2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by btarunr

They've been up for pre-order all this while, it's just that the very first batch of Raspberry Pis will head to shipping tomorrow.

These guys have enough expertise to go ahead and design a mini-ITX board. When that happens, I'm getting one.

Really? Ive been following the Rasberry Pi for a while now and i read they where going to be ready at the end of the February (i think 20th was production day or something like that). No plans for preorders either. Unless you know different, i mean i only read their website for details.

ITX cases are massive compared to the size of the Raspberry Pi. I wish like the Education unit it had its own case rather than just a bare board.

Demand is very high from what i can tell so ill likely never be able get one. Fedora is what they are recommending you use rather than the Debian install they provided.

EDIT: Ya i read right, it's first come first serve basis.

R_1 · Feb 22, 2012, 08:19 AM

Well, I don't see any reason to use ARM11 SoC in a Pico-ITX board, where you can have OMAP3 (Cortex-A8) SoC in a watch : Motorola MotoACTV

erocker · Feb 22, 2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by R_1

Well, I don't see any reason to use ARM11 SoC in a Pico-ITX board, where you can have OMAP3 (Cortex-A8) SoC in a watch : Motorola MotoACTV

Because I can buy a Rasperry Pi for less than it costs to purchase just the wrist wrap for the MotoACTV. Price is the reason.. and connectivity.

R_1 · Feb 22, 2012, 08:35 AM

If you are big enough , like Amazon, you can buy OMAP4 just for $7.
PS.
Connectivity vise OMAP SoC is a champion. I only want to imply, that there is 4 generation gap, between project Denver like ARM devices and Rasberry Pi.

DannibusX · Feb 22, 2012, 09:46 AM

$25? Fook, I'll play with one or two.

rangerone766 · Feb 22, 2012, 10:14 AM

i'm a complete noob with what this does. but would it make a good do it yourself thin client? we need to replace all the thin clients at work, and it these would work. it could save the co. some money.

Frick · Feb 22, 2012, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Completely Bonkers

I wish they designed this so that an interface module could be easily attached. In fact, why not even have a whole bunch of them on the baseboard. With 5v signalling. So that I could network my washing machine, trainset, disco lights, central heating to the internets etc.

Agreed, but I figured this would be something for eventual future versions and/or hackers.

Deadlyraver · Feb 22, 2012, 09:40 PM

Guys, if you want, I can go over there and investigate further, I am a student there.....

Completely Bonkers · Feb 22, 2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadlyraver

Guys, if you want, I can go over there and investigate further, I am a student there.....

Is that a rhetorical question? You should be over there already!

Deadlyraver · Feb 22, 2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Completely Bonkers

Is that a rhetorical question? You should be over there already!

....I'll bring photos to prove it. See ya in the forums bro!

Feb 22, 2012, 05:40 AM	#1
btarunr Editor & Senior Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 14,983 (7.30/day) Thanks: 788 Thanked 12,899 Times in 5,650 Posts System Specs	Fedora Remix for Raspberry Pi Released Developers at the Seneca College released a version of Fedora Remix ARM that's optimized for the Raspberry Pi. Fedora Remix is itself a lightweight version of the open-source Red Hat Linux derivative, which is now further optimized for this $25 self-contained hobby-kit computer. The new Fedora Remix variant fits in a 2 GB SD card that the Raspberry Pi boots from. By simply connecting a display to the HDMI port (1080p supported), a keyboard and a mouse to the two USB ports, Fedora Remix will lead you straight to user information screen, from where normal usage is a minute away, without needing any hardware configuration. The 2 GB SD card is left with some space for user data. Raspberry Pi with Fedora Remix works just like any desktop. In related news, the makers of Raspberry Pi announced that the first batch of these boards will be through QA testing by the 23rd, and out for shipping. A video presentation of Fedora Remix for Raspberry Pi follows. Last edited by btarunr; Feb 22, 2012 at 05:52 AM.

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R_1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 449 (0.19/day) Thanks: 4 Thanked 39 Times in 26 Posts	Well, I don't see any reason to use ARM11 SoC in a Pico-ITX board, where you can have OMAP3 (Cortex-A8) SoC in a watch : Motorola MotoACTV

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R_1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 449 (0.19/day) Thanks: 4 Thanked 39 Times in 26 Posts	If you are big enough , like Amazon, you can buy OMAP4 just for $7. PS. Connectivity vise OMAP SoC is a champion. I only want to imply, that there is 4 generation gap, between project Denver like ARM devices and Rasberry Pi.

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