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Raspbian renamed Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit) is a family of GNU/Linux operating systems derived from Debian. Version numbering follows that of Debian and the current stable is 11 (Bullseye). Raspberry Pi OS is the most widely used Pi based distro.

Raspbian renamed Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit) is a GNU/Linux operating system derived from Debian, which has been around for more than two decades. The current stable is 11 (Bullseye). Raspberry Pi OS is the most widely used Pi based distro and the one recommended by Raspberry Pi Ltd, who distribute their own images in several flavours, a full version with a graphical desktop environment and recommended software, a basic GUI desktop, and a "lite" version without any GUI pre-installed. However, all versions use the same repository and it is possible to install a GUI on the lite version and add some or all recommended software to the desktop version.

https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/operating-systems/

Raspberry Pi OS runs on all models and includes appropriate kernels for such. The repository provides more than 35,000 binary packages that can be installed using apt and other related Debian style tools.

Beware that while Raspbian/Raspberry Pi OS packages use the armhf suffix, they are not the same as Debian's armhf port, which targets ARMv7 (and so can only be used on the Pi 2 or 3).

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Does Raspbian's repository have a browsable package list?

Raspbian claims to have "35,0000 Raspbian packages", which is great, but I'm only looking for a package or two before I install it. Is there a browsable repository package list that I can search with a web browser without being on the device…
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Where to find old Raspbian release?

I need an old Raspbian release, precisely rpi_35_v3_jessie8_kernel_4_1_12.img. On the download page raspberrypi.org I can only find the latest release. Is there any way to get the old release mentioned above?
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Raspberry Pi 2 GDBus.Error on start up

I just got my new Raspberry Pi 2 and installed RASPBIAN using NOOBs. On start up I get this error. Its in a message box in the middle of the screen. If I hit ok the GUI seems to work find anyway. GDBus.Error:org.freedesktop.PolicyKit1.Error.Failed:…
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Which key types the "|" symbol?

With the default Raspberry Pi keyboard layout and a US keyboard, when I press Shift+| the result would be ~ and if I press on ~ or Shift+~ I would get a different symbol.
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Epiphany Browser in full screen mode

How do I start epiphany browser in fullscreen mode from terminal (not F11)? Documentation says to use arguments -f or --fullscreen but neither of them work.
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Raspberry Pi Raspbian Multiple Desktops

I am aware that in many linux distributions you can setup multiple desktops or workspaces as a way of organization. I do not mean separate user accounts but one user account with multiple desktops. Is this possible in raspbian and if so how would I…
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Why are Raspberry Pi's vi key bindings so quirky?

Have you ever noticed that the default vi key bindings on the Raspberry Pi are a little wacky? For example, while in insert mode, try using the arrow keys to navigate. Not happening :) Is this a subtle way of getting us to use insert and command…
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Raspbian without a GUI and other programs I don't need

I like Raspbian for simplicity. It runs, but still I don't like the following: It comes with a GUI -- I want to install my own window manager (if I want) It comes with programs like Mathematica, Wolfram, Sonic Pi, etc. I don't want these,…
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Trying to image SD card not working: Read-only file system

I just got my Raspberry Pi and a brand new 16 GB Class 10 SD card. I am using Linux Mint and am trying to image the Raspbian Debian 7 (Wheezy) OS to the card, but whenever I try dd bs=4M if=2013-05-25-wheezy-raspbian.img of=/dev/sdc I get the…
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Open multiple "Terminals" without GUI (startx)

I don't know if the title is self explanatory, but I wanted to have multiple (two for now would be enough) terminals open without having to start the Desktop. I want to have a PHP script running (full-time) and be able to still use my Raspi terminal…
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Spotify for RPI

Spotify is a versatile and open platform for music worldwide. It is heavy on encryption and very high on CPU usage. Anyone aware of a yum/apt-get Spotify version for RPI running raspbian? Even without GUI, just command player version will be fine.…
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File Manager instantly closes when opened

I am running Raspbian on my Pi 2 and am currently remoted in using VNC Viewer - for some reason, whenever I try to use File Manager (through the Taskbar or otherwise) the window will open, then auto close, and the desktop will flicker momentarily.…
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What is the mmcqd process?

I have a Raspberry Pi running Raspbian Wheezy headlessly with all graphics-related software uninstalled. I have bitcoind running, which is mostly consuming most of the resources. Usually, when I check the processes via top, I can see that only…
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How can I deactivate the login password on my Raspberry Pi?

I would to know how I can deactivate the login password on my Raspberry Pi? I need to login automatically after entering the following command on terminal: ssh pi@ i.e., it should not ask for password to login.
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"shutdown now" or "shutdown -h now" to power off Raspberry Pi?

I'm new to Linux (using Raspbian) and Raspberry Pi, and I'm wondering which of the two commands mentioned in the title that I should use when powering off my Pi. I googled them but still don't really get the difference between the two, does it…
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