Linux starters get help from PocketBeagle
The PocketBeagle from BeagleBoard.org, an ultra-tiny-yet-complete open-source USB-key-fob computer is available at distributor Farnell element14. PocketBeagle is a low cost, simple to use Linux-based board for beginners and professionals alike.
For users getting started within Linux, the element14 community has introduced a new web series featuring Felix Gardner from the popular “The Ben Heck Show" In the series, “sudo Sergeant”,.
Linux enthusiast Felix walks viewers through the basics of Linux, from ‘what is an operating system?’ to permissions and account management, getting them started in a series of easy to digest 3 minute videos.
The PocketBeagle has an Octavo Systems OSD3358 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 on board with 512MB DDR3 RAM, Integrated power management and 2×32-bit 200-MHz programmable real-time units (PRUs).
It comes with 72 expansion pin headers with power and battery I/Os, high-speed USB, 8 analog inputs, 44 digital I/Os and numerous digital interface peripherals and microUSB host/client and microSD connectors
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