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[scotay]

http://yoyogames.com/news/65

We’ve been watching closely the development of the Raspberry Pi which is tipped to capture the imaginations of a new generation with an “ultra-low-cost” computer the size of a credit card.


(we like the rather fetching Raspberry Pi stickers we got today)

The British-designed Pi is being heralded as the saviour of modern IT education in UK classrooms, one that will raise a new generation – equipping youngsters with the skills they need to survive in world hooked on web connected technologies. The Raspberry Pi's engineers want to give kids (and schools) some cheap and educational kit that won't break or turn into a nightmare to maintain.

So as a Friday teaser, here’s a sneak preview of what Scott has been working on: GameMaker running on a PC Linux (Fedora 15) under LXDE window manager.



Pretty cool huh!

[OMGCarlos]

Whoa awesome stuff! I mentioned this before, bringing GM to linux wouldn't make for a huge profit - what it will do is bring GameMaker and game development in general to kids who wouldn't be able to afford a computer in the first place. My parents were poor when I was a kid and the only thing I had was a decode old computer with a 20 lb monitor with a screen the size of 2 gameboys that could barely handle running BASIC in DOS.

Not only is it cheap, but for its size its sure packs a hellova punch - http://www.youtube.c...h?v=e_mDuJuvZjI

Edited by OMGCarlos, 02 December 2011 - 04:21 PM.

[land of games]

dont know what anybody else thinks but that microcontroller unit in the bottom left corner looks like an axon 1 mcu.

[The_Puzzle]

This sounds great! Can't wait to see what comes out of this.

[Rusky]

dont know what anybody else thinks but that microcontroller unit in the bottom left corner looks like an axon 1 mcu.

That microcontroller unit in the bottom left corner is a Raspberry Pi.

[land of games]

oh yeah. now I feel stupid. sorry

[twelveways]

Rubbish name, great product.

[pedrosorio]

Now this got me excited. GM running on Linux... dream

[Scyler_27]

Beyond extremely happy right now. :D

That computer sounds really interesting, I think I will have to keep an eye on it. And of course, the main reason I am happy is the whole GM <-> Linux idea.

[Dr. Spankenstein]

Just registered to say this is fantastic news. I'll be buying/registering a copy for the Rasberry Pi should this project come into fruition. Thanks for all the hard work spent in getting this far.

[xeven]

Please! I'm a huge Linux fan/user and I've been looking forward to getting a RasPi for a while now, so I can't wait for this!

[icuurd12b42]

25$ for the power of a PC that cost 6000$ in 2000. and I'm pretty sure it's about the same power as a 500$ iPad

[ean]

Forgive me for asking, but whom is this mysterious Scott you speak of?

[scottdunbar190888]

Forgive me for asking, but whom is this mysterious Scott you speak of?

I am! Hello, I'm a fairly new member of the YoYo team. While Russell and Mike and the other members of the core tech concentrate on GameMaker Studio and HTML5 I am doing the extra bits and pieces that need doing.

Also you are forgiven.

[ean]

Forgive me for asking, but whom is this mysterious Scott you speak of?

I am! Hello, I'm a fairly new member of the YoYo team. While Russell and Mike and the other members of the core tech concentrate on GameMaker Studio and HTML5 I am doing the extra bits and pieces that need doing.

Also you are forgiven.

Ok cool, I thought it was the OP talking in third person, which is very confusing.

[slam drago]

YAY! I think I might buy a R-PI just for fun. Heck its only $25.

[Sir]

I am so gunna buy the B model. Then Im gunna get GM on it. why not? another computer for 35$? Thats cheaper then the video card i bought for my main machine!

[ean]

I just skimmed through the video, but it seems you plug it in to a monitor? Does it come with a monitor? That would be hard too see though.

[scottdunbar190888]

I just skimmed through the video, but it seems you plug it in to a monitor? Does it come with a monitor? That would be hard too see though.

You can plug it into anything that has an HDMI port on it. you also have the option of a composite cable, but no, it doesn't come with a monitor. you can also just solder your own monitor/screen whatever and make a cheap linux tablet.

[chance]

I just skimmed through the video, but it seems you plug it in to a monitor? Does it come with a monitor?

For $25... you're asking if a monitor is included?

Other than novelty value, I'm not sure why people would want one of these (unless it's their only option for buying a computer). But they do look fun. And I'm a sucker for neat tech gear.