There are various operating systems (or system images) that may be installed on the Raspberry Pi. These range from application-specific operating systems, such as audio players, to various general purpose operating systems. The power behind Raspberry Pi is the way it can be used for various applications and projects.
The following is a list of just a few of the operating systems (system images) available for the Raspberry Pi:
- Volumio: Do you have a desire to set up a networked audio system where you access your music list using a computer or cell phone? Volumio may be what you are looking for. Installing it on a Raspberry Pi creates a headless audio player (a system that does not require a keyboard and mouse) that connects to your audio files either over USB or a network. A special audio Hardware Added on Top (HAT) may be added to your Pi to provide a pristine audio connection to an amplifier and speakers. There is even a plugin to add Spotify...