1. What Linux distros will be supported at launch?
http://www.raspberrypi.org/faqs
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Fedora, Debian and ArchLinux will be supported from the start. We hope to see support from other distros later. (Because of issues with newer releases of Ubuntu and the ARM processor we are using, Ubuntu can’t commit to support Raspberry Pi at the moment.) You will be able to download distro images from us as soon as the Raspberry Pi is released, and we will also be selling pre-loaded SD cards shortly after release.
2. RPi Distributions
http://elinux.org/RPi_Distributions#Distributions
Distributions
| Arch Linux ARM | Debian ARM | Fedora ARM | Meego MER | Risc OS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest version | 01/03/2012 | Squeeze (16/02/2012) | F14 Remix R1 | ||
| First version | 01/03/2012 | Squeeze (16/02/2012) | F14 Remix R1 | ||
| Type | Linux | Linux | Linux | Linux (embedded) | ARM RISC OS |
| License | OSI GPLv2 | Core: OSI, mixed (GPLv2, BSD, etc) | OSI, mixed (GPLv2, BSD, etc) | OSI, mixed (GPLv2, BSD, etc) | Shared Source |
| Memory footprint | ~34 MiB | ||||
| Image/Installer | raw image | raw image | Fedora RPM: installer Windows Zip: installer Other Linux: Python script | ||
| Packages | 4,416? | [1] | 16,464? | ~320 (core) |
3. Distributions
http://elinux.org/RPi_Software#Distributions
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Source code and binaries for Raspberry Pi will be available at various places from launch, including pre-built Linux distributions.
Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix 14, developed by Seneca College, is the recommended distribution and pre-loaded SD cards with this distribution will be available shortly after the initial launch through the Raspberry Pi Store.
4. Downloads
http://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads
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Debian “squeeze”
Reference root filesystem from Gray and Dom, containing LXDE, Midori, development tools and example source code for multimedia functions.| Torrent | debian6-17-02-2012.zip.torrent |
| Direct download | debian6-17-02-2012.zip |
| SHA-1 | 4bf7a47151ab6f1835be53ec99d8d750861213d4 |
| Default login | pi/suse |
Arch Linux ARM
Arch Linux ARM is based on Arch Linux, which aims for simplicity and full control to the end user. Note that this distribution may not be suitable for beginners.| Torrent | archlinuxarm-01-03-2012.zip.torrent |
| Direct download | archlinuxarm-01-03-2012.zip |
| SHA-1 | 94ba748b1d0de704e5c4bd1335570fe1d23b38ba |
| Default login | root/root |
Fedora 14 Remix
Our recommended distribution for newcomers to Raspberry Pi and day-to-day use.
Torrent raspberrypi-fedora-remix-14-r1.img.gz.torrent
Direct download raspberrypi-fedora-remix-14-r1.img.gz
SHA-1 af24defe109b37435dfab07b7654974ad434c7eb
Default login root/
5. mirror
Raspberry Pi Distribution Downloads
Total number of mirrors: 96
Total estimated bandwidth: 180 Gbits/s
Total number of mirrors in this continent: 1
Total estimated bandwidth for this continent: 75 Gbits/s
File: debian6-17-02-2012.zip
File Size: 797.11 MiB
Raspberry Pi Distribution Downloads
Total number of mirrors: 96
Total estimated bandwidth: 180 Gbits/s
Total number of mirrors in this continent: 1
Total estimated bandwidth for this continent: 75 Gbits/s
File: archlinuxarm-01-03-2012.zip
File Size: 215.73 MiB
6. Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix 14
- Release date: February 29, 2012
- Fedora package collection version: 14
- Kernel version: 3.1.9
- Architecture: armv5tel
SD Card Installation Using the dd Command
http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/Raspberry_Pi_Fedora_Remix_Installation
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Steps:
Download the image (link to be provided after mirrors sync up)
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