nick789uk
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Help newbi here

Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:54 pm

Hi just set up my pi everything working got internet also, been looking at the pre installed software web browsers etc. now I am stuck not got a clue as what to do, any help please.
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mikeyandrewb
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Re: Help newbi here

Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:27 pm

The three main pre-installed web browsers are Midori, NetSurf and Dillo, although there are thousands out there. Midori is the green paw icon on your desktop, whereas Dillo is at the bottom on the task bar. I prefer Midori, but its all opinion.

You can get to them all by clicking on the "start" icon in the bottom left of the desktop, navigating to "Internet" and choosing the one you want.

Hope this helps, and answers your question.
Mike Barker
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SimonSmall
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Re: Help newbi here

Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:44 pm

Now you have got your Pi working, there are lots of things that you can do, but it depends on what you want to do.
* You don't say, but you have probably installed a Linux distribution. Learn how to use Linux, then learn Linux System Administration
* Use your Pi instead of a laptop, desktop or smartphone to browse the internet and social networks and internet based games and...
* Learn to use LibreOffice to create documents, spreadsheets, etc.
* Try a different type of distribution such as RISCOS and learn that
* Learn a programming language, such as Scratch, Python, Basic, C++ and lots of others
* Learn how to use the GPIO ports, and connect your Pi to some hardware to create a Pi controlled system (flashing LEDs, switches, motors, etc.)
* Set up your Pi on your home network, as a webserver, mailserver, music player, etc.

or, put another way, try to do whatever interests you, then if you get stuck try to get unstuck. The Pi was produced to help people learn. What do you want to learn?


elvisimprsntr
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Re: Help newbi here

Sun Jan 06, 2013 12:17 am

I have the most fun developing voice controlled home automation.

http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewt ... 37&t=27529

Elvis
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toxibunny
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Re: Help newbi here

Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:59 am

Also, python programming with some Pi3d is fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7TZIY-Ymm0
note: I may or may not know what I'm talking about...

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