Order Limit On Raspberry Pi Lifted 204
hypnosec writes "Raspberry Pi, the small $35 ARM-based computer system capable of running Linux that took the world of technology by storm just a few months back, has its order limit shackles removed as it has been revealed that manufacturers are now producing 4000 units per day. The Raspberry Pi Foundation, the non-profit organization behind the tiny computer, has said that RS Components and element14/Premier Farnell have started producing enough units to allow them to scrap the order limit on Raspberry Pi. In a blog post, the foundation made the announcement. Initially the limit of one unit per customer was placed in the light of limited stocks. Despite these limits, there was always a shortage and people had to wait for long time to get their hands on one of these credit card sized computers."
Re:Could someone please explain to me (Score:4, Insightful)
Re:Still waiting... (Score:4, Insightful)
Not only have I not ordered, but I haven't got an email saying that I can order. Maybe they should get through the back log before they start permitting people to try to order multiples...
Re:I wonder (Score:4, Insightful)
*dramatic groan* (since I have no mod points) =)
Re:Could someone please explain to me (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:Could someone please explain to me (Score:4, Insightful)
They are intended for teaching hacking.
$500 school computer: "Right kids, it's 3 to a keyboard for the duration of a lesson. You can sign up for access during after-school club. Don't break anything because the next lesson needs the computers too. We won't have the PC lab next week because Mr Jones' class wants to take a turn.
$500 home computer: "Don't break it, Mummy wants to use Facebook after you've gone to bed"
$25 board: The PTA has signed up a sponsor so every pupil gets their own.
Also the Pi is designed for really simple recovery. Flash a new SD card and start again with a clean slate.