Chapter 2Install an Operating System
Like every computer, the Raspberry Pi needs an operating system, and Linux is the preferred one for the Pi. That’s partly because it’s free, but mainly it’s because Linux runs on the Pi’s ARM processor while most other operating systems work only on Intel architecture. Still, not every Linux distribution will run on the Pi, because some don’t support the Pi’s particular type of ARM processor. For example, you can’t install Ubuntu Linux on a Pi. In this chapter, you’ll first learn what your operating system options are.
Choosing an operating system is only a first step; you also have to install it. The installation procedure on the Pi is quite different from what you’re probably used to, but it’s not difficult: ...
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