Chapter 2
Selecting an Operating System
Unlike a PC or a Mac, a Raspberry Pi can run many operating systems. The recommended OS, described in the rest of this book, is called Raspbian Wheezy. You can experiment with other OS options by installing them on an SD card.
Select and Install Raspbian Wheezy
Understanding OS Options
Before you can use your Pi, you must install an operating system, or OS, on an SD card. If you are assembling your own Pi system, you can use a free software application called NOOBS, or New Out of Box Software, to select an OS from a list and install it on a card. Older Pi kits included SD cards with Raspbian ...
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