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Raspberry Pi
Trends
- 1New ESP32 microcontroller can now run Linux●The newest ESP32 can run Linux and it's getting close to a Raspberry Pi
Espressif's latest ESP32 chip can boot Linux, a capability once reserved for far more powerful boards like the Raspberry Pi. The news, highlighted on XDA-Developers, has sparked discussion among hobbyists and embedded engineers about whether cheap microcontrollers are closing the gap with single-board computers, and what that means for low-cost DIY and IoT projects.
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A Hacker News discussion is trending around reports that Raspberry Pi is blocking users from swapping the RAM chips on its boards. Commenters in the linked thread and on Hacker News are debating the technical and business reasons a low-cost, hacker-friendly company might lock down memory upgrades, with reactions ranging from disappointment to defense of the company's supply-chain constraints. The full context and Raspberry Pi's exact rationale are not clear from the posts.
Repos
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