Hi MashaT22!
Great post. Let me premise what I'm about to write by pointing out a key distinction between the RPI and the Pine64 (as well as most other SBCs); the RPI was introduced by an NGO with education in mind, whilst the Pine64 is aimed at tinkerers. The RPI foundation's efforts are, and have always been, primarily focused on educating kids and promoting computer science. They have effectively revitalised computer science in school in the Northern Hemisphere (take a look at Uni enrolment numbers pre and post RPI) and brought computing to deprived parts of the globe.
On a philosophical meta-level, the Pine64 is a different beast altogether and it remains to be seen what the community does with it - its still very (VERY!) early days. The key word here is 'community'. For instance, Lenny started a website which will - in time - provide various tutorials as well as different resources. From what I understand, anyone is welcome to author a tutorial or walk-through and gets credited for it. This is the first initiative of this sort that I know of - but I am sure that other will follow.
Now we need to see if/ how much interest there is in education focused Pine64 applications (I have JUST spoken to a teacher about the Pine64 - so I know there is). If you are interested in (co-)creating a classroom focused Pine64 resource site let me know - I can try to get others on-board. But as I've already written, its all about the community's will to contribute and make this happen at this stage. We can all contribute in different ways: some by building kernels and OS images, others by helping on the forums or other social channels , and yet others by creating resource sites. I feel that insofar we got the first 2 of the three covered ....
Thanks again!
Great post. Let me premise what I'm about to write by pointing out a key distinction between the RPI and the Pine64 (as well as most other SBCs); the RPI was introduced by an NGO with education in mind, whilst the Pine64 is aimed at tinkerers. The RPI foundation's efforts are, and have always been, primarily focused on educating kids and promoting computer science. They have effectively revitalised computer science in school in the Northern Hemisphere (take a look at Uni enrolment numbers pre and post RPI) and brought computing to deprived parts of the globe.
On a philosophical meta-level, the Pine64 is a different beast altogether and it remains to be seen what the community does with it - its still very (VERY!) early days. The key word here is 'community'. For instance, Lenny started a website which will - in time - provide various tutorials as well as different resources. From what I understand, anyone is welcome to author a tutorial or walk-through and gets credited for it. This is the first initiative of this sort that I know of - but I am sure that other will follow.
Now we need to see if/ how much interest there is in education focused Pine64 applications (I have JUST spoken to a teacher about the Pine64 - so I know there is). If you are interested in (co-)creating a classroom focused Pine64 resource site let me know - I can try to get others on-board. But as I've already written, its all about the community's will to contribute and make this happen at this stage. We can all contribute in different ways: some by building kernels and OS images, others by helping on the forums or other social channels , and yet others by creating resource sites. I feel that insofar we got the first 2 of the three covered ....
Thanks again!
