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How do I update Python to version 3?

Is there any way to update Python on the Raspberry Pi (Wheezy) to Python 3.3?
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Can I use the screen/keyboard of a laptop with the Pi?

I have a very old, not very fast laptop. (The screen and keyboard work well, but the hard drive is dying and the RAM's getting slow). The other day an idea struck me: could I use the screen/keyboard of the laptop with the Pi? I am mainly looking to…
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Where can I find the relevant ARM documentation?

Could someone provide links to the correct documentation on the ARM site that relates to the processor in the Raspberry Pi? It would be useful to have a canonical answer for which ARM docs to use and where they can be found. I've registerd on the…
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Auto-start X-windows / gdm on the standard Debian build

I've built a bootable SD from the official Debian release. Is there an easy way to get GDM to auto-start when the machine boots (like a typical Linux desktop)? For bonus points, is there a way to get it to auto-login?
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To what extent can the device be used without a mouse?

I'm sure I read somewhere that the RPi can be used without a mouse, but is this 100% true? (I am planning on using debian.) To what extent can I control it without a mouse? Will I be able to do everything with just a keyboard, or are there some…
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Can I run Concerto?

I would like to set up the Raspberry Pi as a simple box that runs Concerto exclusively. That way I can use an older TV as a screen. Are there any tips or better solutions out there that I don't know of?
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GPIO-UART-to-Arduino communication

I have been trying with no luck to get the Raspberry Pi talking to an Arduino. I am using a 3.3 V-to-5 V converter to swap voltages. I did put an LED on the UART TX pin, and it looks like it was inverting the data. If this is true, what circuit do I…
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Why are there delays and input issues when using my wireless keyboard?

I booted up my Raspberry Pi for the first time and I plugged in my USB dongle for my wireless keyboard and mouse. It booted up fine but when I type keys either don't appear on the screen or they appear to stick. Any ideas how to fix this?
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Raspberry pi 3 no wlan0 listed - no wireless

I just got my pi3 yesterday and out of the box wifi was working with retropie. I performed some updates and somewhere along the line the wlan0/wifi stopped working. Because it did work I do not believe there is any issues with my router/modem. When…
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Falls off network ("Destination host unreachable")

I am running my Raspberry Pi headlessly, connecting via SSH over the network. I am having a problem that I can consistently reproduce. I will leave a Python script running on my Raspberry Pi and come back a few hours later and SSH connections to the…
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Automatically accept bluetooth pairings

I am running a headless Raspberry PI 3, and I want it to automatically accept pairings from any device. I saw this answer in an identical question: Automatically accepting Bluetooth connections on a Pi 3 But it seems to be a bit outdated and some of…
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Maximum Wi-Fi clients on Pi 3 hotspot

Is there a maximum number of Wi-Fi clients for a hotspot on the Raspberry Pi 3 (using the built-in Wi-Fi chip: Broadcom BCM43438)? Regarding the software, I'm using hostapd to manage the Access Point (on Raspbian). The goal is to serve some PHP…
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Lost the start button on my pi?

I was messing around with my raspberry pi and i managed to delete my toolbar. I managed to get everything back but the start button. How do I get it back??
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Is it possible to use any virtualization technique with the Raspberry Pi 3?

The Raspberry Pi computers have not much CPU power and main memory but they could be the perfect platform for virtualization exercises at university classes. Now I'm looking for working virtualization solutions. The XEN project has implemented a…
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How can I connect to a USB serial device?

I have a device with a USB serial port cable that I'd like to connect to my Raspberry Pi. The chipset for this USB to serial cable it the PL-2303 from Prolific Technology, Inc. How can I read data from the serial connection of this device using…
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