Getting Started

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Logging in:
Default username  pi
Default password  raspberry

To start the GUI:
startx

Changing the Default Password:
sudo passwd

Change the Date and Time of the Raspberry Pi:
Type sudo date, followed by the date and time to be set.  For example, 4th November 2013, 2pm, type sudo date 110414002013, note the month and date are reversed and in American format.

Hot key to bring up command line
Alt and F2 together

Make a new folder: 
mkdir  followed by the name of the folder, mkdir work_stuff makes a folder called work_stuff.  This by default is made in the  /home/pi area

Finding out your IP address:
hostname -I

Taking a Screen Shot:
Requires a small utility call scrot, 
sudo apt-get install scrot 

To take a screen shot:  
sudo scrot

To take shot with a 5 second time delay 
sudo scrot –d5

Gives a count down           
sudo scrot –d5 -c 
 
Shut down the RaspPi:
sudo halt

Reboot /Restart the RasPi:
sudo reboot         

Check what pages are installed:
dpkg -l
Amazingly you can run a Scratch program automatically from boot up without having to log in to the Raspberry Pi full write up here.

n00b Admin Cheat Sheet

Admin n00bs Hacksheet
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n00b Cheat Sheet

Bookmark of beginners code for the Raspberry Pi, print out back to back and laminate
n00bs Hacksheet
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Connect to WiFi

Backing up your Pi

Minecraft and Scratch

Transfer Files 

Transfer Files with ease between your Raspberry Pi and your Laptop / Computer.  Download WinSCP, took about three minutes, install and that is it, drag and drop functionality of your files.

Other Sites

The Offical Raspberry Pi Website: Say no more, downloads, forums, support etc

The Offical User Guide: covers, Python, Scratch, Interfacing and more

So you got a RasPi, Now What? Great guide for setting up your Pi 

Damn Fine Raspberry Pi: Excellent site for new ideas and projects to try on your Pi.

OCR Pi Resources: 
OCR guides for setting up and using the Pi.

How to Code your Pi:
Want to know how to do something with the pi, but don't know how, check out the codes here.

Backing up your Pi:
Quick user guide video for backing up your Pi files and iOS

Adafruit Learning System: Great guides and resources for various Pi functions.

Raspberry Pi Help: A free site offering guidance and tutorials

Raspberry Web Server: Covers HTMAL, Linux, HTML, GPIO and loads more

Cool Pi Poster

Pi Poster
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