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Banana Pi BPI-Forge1 Is a Low-Cost RK3506J-Based SBC Compatible with RT-Thread

Banana Pi’s BPI-Forge1 is a compact single-board computer based on the Rockchip RK3506J SoC, designed for digital multimedia processing, intelligent voice interaction, and real-time audio applications. The board supports a range of embedded use cases through its integrated audio and display subsystems, peripheral connectivity, and small form factor.

AAEON EPIC-RPS7 Targets Compact Industrial Control with 14th Gen Intel Core Support

AAEON has introduced the EPIC-RPS7, a 4″ industrial SBC aimed at cost-sensitive applications like industrial control, PLC automation, and remote monitoring. It supports 12th to 14th Gen Intel Core processors (up to 65W TDP), bringing high performance to space-limited deployments.

Spiral Linux: Making Debian Easy to Use for Everyone

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 14, 2022

Spiral Linux makes it easier for Linux newcomers to adapt to the operating system by providing a stable, Debian-based environment.

Debian is one of the most widely used, trusted Linux distros. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that it is a base distribution for many other OSes, making it one of the most in-demand Linux versions.

Spiral Linux is one such distribution that owes its roots to Debian. Its focus lies in fostering simplicity and providing out-of-the-box features and functionality to the end users.

If you are new to open-source operating systems and want to make an acquaintance with an easy-to-use Linux distro, it’s time to turn to Spiral Linux.

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Many users are questioning the need for yet another new Debian-based Linux distro, considering plenty are already available in the market. You might find Spiral Linux an easy OS to install and use if you are a new user.

In short, Spiral Linux works, and it works well. It gives you everything you might need to ease yourself into the world of Linux. You can easily migrate to another OS to try your newly acquired skills when you are a little more familiar with its various nuances.

To make the most out of your Linux usage experiences, you should always keep your requirements in mind and then pick and choose an operating system that suits you best.

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