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Posted3 months agoActive3 months ago
Ask HN: Good first hacking computer for a 7yo
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Ask HN: Good first hacking computer for a 7yo
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I’m going to make the argument that anything with a web browser or that can run common software can expose kids to awful stuff. I’d say that I regret letting my son have his own computer too early.
In that case you might consider something like
3 months ago
Good point.
Could I make the browser require sudo..?
3 months ago
>The RPi integrated into a keyboard looks very cute.
Indeed. And you can still access the GPIO pins for hardware projects.
The RPi OS is Linux, derived from Debian, so apps or your favorite programming language are just a 'sudo apt install' away. Performance is good for both RPi 4 and 5. If "effortless and lag free" are important then choose the RPi 5. As for form factor, Rasperry Pi has just announced the Rasperry Pi 500+. For laptops, see https://magazine.raspberrypi.com/articles/the-best-raspberry...