I first heard about the Raspberry Pi system when travelling with a friend who already is drooling over the device. After hearing his sales pitch, I didn't have any specific ideas of what I would do with one, or even how I would approach the new tech. But one thought prevailed in my mind:
'At $35 for the fully loaded device, why not get one and see where it goes?'
It is true, that there is a significant chance that I'll put it in a drawer next to all of the other projects I've thought about building. But there is an equally good chance that I'll come up with an idea with no boundaries, no deadlines, and no customer constraints that could really turn heads.
It's a starting point for passion that I think gives this product it's strength. People think 'Why not?' and find themselves immersed in the project. Legos for grown-ups. Does anyone else feel this way?
