Rob Morley wrote on 7/19/2017 11:44 AM:
> On Wed, 19 Jul 2017 15:31:55 +1200
> jamiekg@wizardling.geek.nz (Jamie Kahn Genet) wrote:
>
>> mm0fmf  wrote:
>
>>> Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner.
>>>
>>> At least me and Rob understand. ;-)
>>
>> Again, I never suggested replacing the Pi 3. With respect, you
>> misunderstand what I'm after and why :-)
>>
> I think perhaps you misunderstand - what I think we're saying is that
> your proposed machine probably isn't a member of the RPi family.
> RPi is based on chips designed for set-top boxes, it's firmly rooted in
> the embedded world.  The fact it can run a full version of Linux and be
> used as a general purpose computing device is almost coincidental to
> that.  It's maybe more appropriate to think of it as an Arduino with a
> load of extra hardware modules and the ability to run its own IDE.

I think you aren't being honest about why the rPi is so popular in its
intended market.  Without the ability to run a full fledged OS, access the
web, download software and provide a support platform for software
development, you might as well be using a microBit.

The original rPi would barely run a web browser and the rPi 3 is still no
speed daemon.  Wanting a bit more performance is natural for such a
practical device.  If it can be done without raising the cost would be a
great boon!  I have no doubt this will happen sooner or later.

--

Rick C

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