[TriLUG] Raspberry Pi bargain (was Re: Hello all)

[Roger Broseus via TriLUG]

Amazon has a Raspberry Pi B 2 kit for $58.49 with promo code AY2SHMY9. Includes power supply, cables, case, SDHC card, etc. The promo code has been around for awhile so it might expire soon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MV6TAJI?redirect=true&pldnSite=1

On February 16, 2016 3:54:06 PM EST, Brian Henning via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
>Welcome back, person I don't know! :-)
>
>Just how wet do you want your feet to get?  I'd suggest buying a
>handful of Raspberry Pi 2 starter kits (<$100).  There're
>out-of-the-box Linux options for those (notably Raspbian, based on
>Debian); they've got USB, Ethernet, and HDMI...  And did I mention
>they're <$100 each?  And that's for a "starter kit" which will include
>a suitable power supply (5v 2A w/ USB micro connector) and case.  The
>Pi 2 alone is $35 (you provide your own power supply, SD card, and
>case).
>
>It may seem more daunting to jump onto an ARM platform like the Pi, but
>for the moderate user, there's almost no difference.
>
>With that all said, this is TriLUG after all...isn't having at least
>two unused, old-as-dirt computers lying around a membership
>requirement? ;-)
>
>-B
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: TriLUG [mailto:trilug-bounces at trilug.org] On Behalf Of Decepticon
>2210 via TriLUG
>Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 3:49 PM
>To: trilug at trilug.org
>Subject: [TriLUG] Hello all....
>
>It's been some time since I chatted with this group but I am glad to be
>back. Looks like much has changed and I want to get back into the linux
>scene. My first comment will be a request for help:
>
>Can anyone point me in the direction of getting access to surplus
>computers, laptops, or tablets so I can create a home linux network and
>sandbox environment please?, I have had the worst time trying to find
>used computer stuff and I really don't want to blow a huge amount on
>stores like Best Buy or Intrex, thanks!-
>
>D2210-
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