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== What to expect when | == What to expect when booting Pyra for the first time == | ||
=== Help, I'm a Linux n00b! === | === Help, I'm a Linux n00b! === | ||
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=== How can I control volume via software? === | === How can I control volume via software? === | ||
=== What's this about screen tearing issues? === | === What's this about screen tearing issues? === | ||
=== When will GPU be fully utilizable? === | === When will the GPU be fully utilizable? === | ||
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=== Why only 2GB? Why not 4GB RAM? === | === Why only 2GB? Why not 4GB RAM? === | ||
Simple GNU/Linux distributions do not require the 1 or 2 GB of memory that other proprietary OSes require, so most of the 2GB will be available to the user. | |||
Finally, there are always compromises to make when working on a device, especially one not expected to sell millions of units. The Pyra is based around a small but active community, which can really push the potential of the device. If you are more excited about the specs than the community, however, then perhaps the Pyra is not for you. But before you leave, please check out some of the Youtube demonstrations on the devboard. *TODO: links...* | |||
=== Why is there not a camera??? === | === Why is there not a camera??? === | ||
=== What's this about eSATA? === | === What's this about eSATA? === | ||
Revision as of 23:57, 23 March 2016
What to expect when booting Pyra for the first time
Help, I'm a Linux n00b!
How do I connect to WiFi?
What software is available for the Pyra?
How do I install software?
How can I control volume via software?
What's this about screen tearing issues?
When will the GPU be fully utilizable?
How can I customize my Pyra?
How can I change the theme?
How can I tweak the options for Pyra-specific hardware? (e.g. Keyboard, Nubs, Touchscreen, etc.)
Hardware questions
Why only 2GB? Why not 4GB RAM?
Simple GNU/Linux distributions do not require the 1 or 2 GB of memory that other proprietary OSes require, so most of the 2GB will be available to the user.
Finally, there are always compromises to make when working on a device, especially one not expected to sell millions of units. The Pyra is based around a small but active community, which can really push the potential of the device. If you are more excited about the specs than the community, however, then perhaps the Pyra is not for you. But before you leave, please check out some of the Youtube demonstrations on the devboard. *TODO: links...*