It may not have been long since Windows 10 was released, but it is already installed on millions of devices (tablets, laptops, desktops). Microsoft has announced that
it is offering Raspberry Pi 2 owners a customized version of the new operating system.
The availability of this version is free. This impressive move by Microsoft aims to serve the vision and goals of the company's head, Satya Nadella. These are none other than the installation of Windows 10 on 1 billion. devices. This move is considered a step in this direction.
The version offered is logically not able to have the same capabilities as the corresponding computer versions. The Raspberry Pi 2 can run Windows 10 IoT, a special lightweight version that has been specifically built for use by application developers. According to Microsoft, it is a new version for small, portable devices that may or may not have a screen.
If you connect a display to a Raspberry Pi 2 or a Minnowboard, you should be aware that you won't find a graphical interface like you're used to. If you want to click somewhere, you'll have to write code for it.
But how is a version without a graphical interface useful?
You can use it to create applications. On the Microsoft Dev Center, there are plenty of sample applications, such as a robot that plays air hockey or a lock that grants access to guests using facial recognition. All of these require programming knowledge, of course, but you have nothing to lose by trying.
Source: www.tro-ma-ktiko.blogspot.gr
