According to the latest data from traffic monitoring agency StatCounter, as of December 2024, Linux holds only 4.13% of the global desktop operating system market share. This is in stark contrast to its widespread use in the server market, making its performance on desktops rather disappointing. So, what are the reasons behind this situation? Recently, … Read more
Linux, like Windows and MacOS, is an operating system designed for users. Currently, their usage scenarios differ. Linux is widely used in the server domain, while personal users tend to be more technical. Windows has the widest reach, being used across various industries on desktop systems, attracting the largest audience. MacOS is unique, aesthetically pleasing, … Read more
First, there is no communication issue between threads within the same process. You can access data however you want; thus, we actually need to do something to actively “isolate” different threads to avoid dirty reads and writes. Second, multi-threaded programming (as well as multi-process programming) requires a foundation in operating systems. Without understanding the operating … Read more
This guide will explore some of the best operating systems you can install on a Raspberry Pi. Your Raspberry Pi can run a variety of different operating systems. Each operating system has its own advantages and disadvantages, so there may not be a perfect choice. Some operating systems can focus on specific functions, such as … Read more
Headache! Headache! I messed up again! Still not installed successfully! After watching this video, “Special Treatment for Headaches”! I’ll install as much as I can. Hahaha! Just kidding, this short video introduces several commonly used operating systems for Raspberry Pi, making it easy for everyone to understand. At the same time, it provides a live … Read more
This is a document I found online, where the author’s goal is to design a simple embedded operating system that implements a basic task scheduler. As the author mentioned, although it cannot be called an operating system, it embodies the essence of a small embedded operating system. This serves as excellent learning material for us, … Read more
Today, I want to share an amazing piece of content with you. It contains numerous tips to boost the performance of your Raspberry Pi. If you are a Raspberry Pi enthusiast, this article is definitely not to be missed. It details various practical methods that can help your Raspberry Pi unleash its full potential. Whether … Read more
This article will explore the system characteristics we should consider when choosing an operating system. Then, in the next article, we will discuss when it is most suitable to use each type of operating system. Embedded system developers today can choose from a wide range of operating systems. Of course, the most straightforward operating system … Read more
Background: Playing with microcontrollers seems too limited nowadays, this article discusses the Raspberry Pi. This article has two goals: 1. Which Raspberry Pi should beginners choose in 2020; 2. Which operating system to install on the Raspberry Pi and how to do it. Difference Between Raspberry Pi and Microcontrollers Let’s discuss the differences from the … Read more
Sometimes, for various reasons, we need to upgrade the system, such as when the old version is no longer maintained, has many vulnerabilities, or some software requires the latest version of the system. If there are no important software and data in the current system, the simplest way is to format the SD card and … Read more