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The life of Pi: Celebrating a decade of Raspberry Pi

In 2012, the first Raspberry Pi was officially launched. It may look unassuming, but, over the last decade, this powerful credit card-sized device has revolutionised the world of computing. With 40 million sold worldwide – and a market worth of over $1 billion – it is the UK’s most successful computer to date.

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The innovative computer was designed with a noble mission in mind: to equip the next generation with essential knowledge, skills and confidence to change the world with the power of computing.

Inspired by BBC Micro, Co-Founder of Raspberry Pi, Eben Upton, wanted to democratise access to computing by developing a low-cost device that a diverse range of people could own for themselves.

In order to achieve this goal, the Raspberry Pi team set out with four key criteria that the device had to meet...

Read the full article in DPA's September issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.