OLPCUpdateSugarLabsOnRPi4in2021
from
SituationalAssessmentTemplate2017
Introduction/Definition/etc
Following on off hand comments on
VeryDoubtFull2021
platonic
or unconditional love
ala AlaNotIntCon2018
ThereIsSomeThingWrongInWhoVille2019
going back through the years
OneLaptopPerChildoplcorg
with the original XO-1
Give1Get1 Program
buy one for a kid in a least developed
country, and get one sent to you,
around ThanksGiving time,
didn't take off as much as hoped,
economic downturn,
hand crank,
marketing with MIT Media Lab,
the MIT Way (similar but different
than the Arlington Way
more PR than reality, imnsho,
etc...)
OneLapTopPerChild OLPC hardware
is difficult to get, so if not in that original
and one following buy in, at 2x the price,
and then not updated, XO-2 through 4?
were Ministers of Education of a Country
buying in for all children of the country,
some South American countries did, iirc,
but around here more the NetBook revolution,
cheaper hardware, solid state drives,
instead of spinning disks,
with a target price of $100/ laptop,
maybe less than books in some places,
though college textbooks might be
that for one, and bulk/ country wide
volume purchasing, but it digress...
England's response with Acorn
previously was RaspberryPi
a single board computer (SBC),
and leaves choices of display,
keyboard, etc to others,
but far less sexy, for lack of a better
word hardware, the XO-1
folds up to protect itself,
for basically kid like abuse,
drop, carry to school,
hardly light weight at ~3 pounds
or so, and carry many say 10 XO-1
and you'd know it...
Anyways,
GeekingOutWithRaspberryPi2012
first RPi1 with Composite output
as not had HDMI at the time,
and other issues,
February 29th (Leap Year release,
signup/ wait list, limited quantities,
the selling web server was overloaded
and went down, i happened to be
sleep schedule impaired and
woke when the server went
back up in the middle of the night,
most "Normal" people went
to bed already/ gave up,
so waiting
WaitingForGodot
and
WaitingForGodAgain2010
...
at least one sent from England
likely had to track down the package
at a place in NorthEast?
DHL or similar warehouse to pickup,
and then buying more
some not published much about:
RPi2
PreTeenPatience2015
RPiZero
W wireless version
H headers soldered in/on already
used in GoogleAIYVoiceKit2017
GoogleAIYVision2018
RPi3in2016
RPiTouchScreenDisplay2018
and other stuff,
but this is just introduction...
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So background,
components instead of all in one
Apple MacIntosh like FatMac
comically Banana9000
a Single Board Computer (SBC)
credit card size, but wires/plugs,
etc, and have to get Accessories:
though required,
to put together
the whole package sort of thing
to get it working,
while OLPC XO-1 is all together
and less inticed (sp?) to take apart,
odd stuff just opening the beast,
UncleCrazy on
wiki.laptop.org
under DancesWithCars
may have more,
and projects that had to be
community approved
to even get hardware
a Lending Library for short term
loans of hardware, a summer
few weeks with young relatives,
and other experiences with
OLPCLearningClub
meeting at the Career Center in
Arlington, a Governor's School , iirc,
Gallaudet University (a Deaf School)
in NorthEast DC
by the Farmers Market
and some HacDC ended up hosting
too, originally problems there led to
JerrySpaceIdea
to make one (later called MakerSpace)
friendly to disabled, poor, myself, etc...
3DPrinter2012
wasn't it
WeldingBasics2013
certainly wasn't.
and the disabled/ poor/
NotDeadYet saga continues...
So a use case for near term
(before an anniversary
RobotFest2015
RobotFest2016
RobotFest2017
NorthByNorthEast2018
WarthogsRUs2015
SubUrbanMade2015
NoVAMiniMakerFaire2016
NoVAMakerFaire2019
most happening by spring break(s),
mid term projects and keep busy
while at home a week or so,
at most....
Since we can't all
SpringBreak2013 ...
much less
Sturgis2013
etc...
and other commercial events
similar in the DIY culture,
Make Magazine likely went under,
so MakerFaires (tm elsewhere)
went the way of the dodo,
high prices, elitism,
exclusivity, etc may have something
to do with it, imnsho...
3DPrinter2012
had some more favorable stuff,
but limited parts, compatibility,
etc issues, far away,
travel at night, pre Reston
MetroRail stops, etc...
So ConVid19ContinuesIn2020
AbusesInTheNameOfViralEmergency2020
and CyberBullying2020
babysitting, child care at 12Step
and other meetings,
HippieClownCamp2011
AVeteransSonLaughsAndSpitsAtMe2011
etc...
plus applicability
to other uses, i'd carry something
WowWeeToys2017
TargettedWowWeeAccessories2017
around with me for waiting time,
and amuse myself,
show off robots, and interact with others,
think a socialization
and accessability aid,
like a golden retriever,
ServiceAnimalTraining2020
but less panting, shedding,
expensive,
don't have to walk,
can turn off and sleep unlike
StarterKid2018
etc...
Raspberry Pi 4
Given XO-1 is out of date,
while might be able to find,
some say for $50 on used sites,
used, and then can't find parts
and supplies for it,
if it even work(s)
there were kid repair shops
back in the day, one even locally,
but getting even batteries
LithiumFE (Iron) odd shapes,
bricks, the touchpad problems,
etc
built in clock batteries
in the devices
and the constant questions
What is that?
Why do you have it?
Are you a child/ R_?
Developmentally Disabled?
like wearing a bicycle helmet
without a bike,
or having child stuff when an
adult size/ age, raise flags,
and most don't know how to
integrate the cognitive dissonance...
Some of my adult interests were
bicycling, an eInk screen readable
in daylight most smart phones aren't
even that, the NokiaGo2019
is a modern example of eInk
in practical use, imnsho...
Solar charging for long term rides/
touring, dynohub plus solar
for self contained touring,
travel off grid, and other things
ComputingAcrossAmericaBook
geeky JerrySpaceIdea
development, never really happens
but publishing the ideas,
and futures may happen, man...
IHadADream2012
PolicingTheDream2012
...
DisAbledGlassCeiling2020
etc
Anyways OLPC branched off
SugarLabs, Walter Bender
when M$ tried putting WinBlow$
on XO-1 or so, made sure
that the Fedora Linux based
Sugar desktop and Activities
(like apps, on smartphones)
but Constructionist theory learning
Piaget, and others, you'd have to
be into that kind of educational
theory to get it,
i think of it as learn by doing,
not by lecture, more lab,
and Computers are a Science
whole degree programs have
Science, at their core,
but information Science
and other forms, exist,
beyond just MOUS
end user training learn clerk
typing and office administration
like LMEC's M$ grant stuff...
/back from Tangential? Rant
M$ Enters
SugarLabs makes it run on more
standard hardware,
Old IBMPC like stuff,
not just OLPC XO-1s
LiveCD then Sugar on a Stick/
USB...
So running Sugar on a Stick
(SoAS or similar)
LiveCD on a USB Stick,
seems to be recommended
since i spent much time with it,
it updates more often,
for security, etc, and
other forms exist,
a regular say older PC / laptop
could be repurposed
for running kid software,
say a hand me down,
with keyboard and mouse
and other options exist
Sugarizer
app on Android
runs on a webBrowser too,
MicroPython? or similar,
afaict, not looked into it,
but likely open source
and program code out there
to inspect.
FLOSS Software FreeDom(s)
you have the right to inspect
what you are running,
modify, if you put out the changes,
since they were given to you freely
you give back freely
and other almost communist?
ideals of fair play,
starting perhaps with
Richard M. Stallman (RMS)
(GeekCode?
see book RebelCode?)
originally with a Xerox printer
that he was trying to get working
at MIT, and CopyRight/ Patent
etc, NonDisclosureAgreements
they wouldn't give MIT the source
code to change it, so
eventually became
FreeSoftWareFoundation (FSF)
compilers like GCC running on
DEC VAX hardware and could
be recompiled like Unix Source,
meanwhile Linus Torvalds created the
Linux Kernel and a whole
operating system POSIX
standard appeared around USENet?
UUCP?
back around 1993?
competing with Tennanbaum's
Minix
I was becoming suicidal/
homeless around then
and out of computers
Well, by 1998 or so
Apple G3 doing a thesis project
with Java and eventually
that hardware went down,
thousand or so $ down the drain,
Linux available and RedHat
Fedora being the free version
RedHat was a sponsor of OLPC
and Sugar ran on that,
the XO-1 had 802.11 S
meSh networking, sharing
a connection all to all,
like the handcrank
problems implementing,
as likely noisy high traffic
with all to all going beyond
a couple/ few machine
up to a classroom like environment
of 10-20+ and was dropped in
the XO-2+ but we couldn't get that
hardware when the G1G1 ran again
it was still the XO-1 a ThanksGiving later
NetBooks were out, and didn't have to buy
for someone else as well, and replaceable
and other options existed ASUS,
etc made netbooks, etc...
Sugar running on Fedora
and can download the packages
with dfm? used to be
some other package tool?
A Live CD / USB might be a way
of trying but lose all state
and start over each power down
unless save to hard drive/ SSD
and then have partitioning problems,
make space on the disk,
risk wiping out the entires operating
system already there, but it's M$
so no real loss to Linux Geeks/
Purists...
Staring from an additional
and older machine/ hand me down,
or scrap one found free/ freecycle
like hardware and bike learning
DroningOnAboutMultiRotors2015
DronesChart2015
fry (even winter time static electricity)
a mother board/ SBC
$50-75 + down the drain
but at 5-10x that
easily cost prohibitive,
for many/most...
Ubuntu not so much
this (free to me)
HPProBook645In2018
upgrading system software
Ubuntu1904OnHP2019
Ubuntu1910EE2019
Ubuntu202004DevelOnHP2020
UbuntuDevelGroovy2010OnHP2020
about every 6 months the operating
system upgrades on that non
LongTermService (LTS) versions
to keep up with stuff, development wise...
Sugar/ (Sucrose?
aka Saccarhin?) packages exist,
but all i currently
get is the large mouse pointer
and twirling busy indicator,
and can't see even that on the
terminal window (think DOS Box)
a desktop alternative is there,
but not starting, so idk,
might look into it,
or USB stick run it,
if had space,
so bought a RPi4 8 Gig
2Gig and 4Gig exist
but for adding other stuff,
possible Zoom like Jitsi
(open source)
or a OLPC XS
School Server
for networking
(>4 student(s)/kids)
or internet in a box
similar replacements
and kid safety with machines
need to be worked,
besides just putting together
the RPi4
TouchScreen,
Display Case,
(out when i went first there,
had to Reserve online give card
number, phone number and
other problems,
MicroCenterMonopolyMoney2018
BBCMicroBit2017
and the latest a sales guy for a $2
RPi Pico (arduino like dev board)
tried selling me more
as had to get a locked area
and then probably stepped on it
cashiers generally broadcast your
full name address, and other
HeartBleed like problems
of privacy like RadioShack
and your phone number
might not want to publish it,
just to buy a cheap part
and being a monopoly like
GoogleAIYVoiceKit2017
GoogleAIYVision2018
Target started selling AIY
but had holder RPi2?
or similar Zero without W
and other out of date stuff
add on Kano kits
NoVASystemic2017
and
Canno? MicroCenter
Toys R US eventually out of
business, nearby, maybe
continuing online,
will see)
so for hardware likely
have to open stuff,
find you got the wrong stuff,
sales "doesn't like me"
"has to do something to it"
"she will be up front"
and destroying for a profiteering
nasty bullying like harassment
and basically small scale theft
while he liked the MakerFaire TShirt
liked them (NoVALabS?') not me
i don't recall i'd met him
PuffedShirt2018
son worked there at MicroCenter
for a bit, Santo's Jr, or whatever,
and likely sold me the cracked
screen BLUG90UnLocked2020
after the BLUG60ToSLW2020
required
BLUG60Lobotomy2020
and other stalking and
selling DropFoodScale2019
stepFXActivityTracker2017
GEMSActivityTracker2018
OpenDogTags2018
NokiaGo2019
open box and other binding
BlueTooth on open stuff problems
can't reset them once paired,
can't use anymore
GarminVivoFit3
go back)
power supply (USB-C 3Amps!
and switch on the power helps)
Heat Sink, Fan
(problems with noise and fans,
a purist may not want fans,
so how to have enough air flow,
monitor temps, and know what you
are doing ,for extreme environments,
likely some burn out their RPi4
thinking it's a desktop like
and even installing originally,
a likely time to overheat,
besides the static electricity,
oddly my RPi4 was not static bagged
and local problem /
gang like GhettoRats
children
overheard saying they were going
to switch out my then opened box
with a burned out one they had,
SlumLords2013
seem to allow such behaviours in
SardineLand...
So lots of issues,
i focus on the problems,
some may find a clear path
through this maze, of issues,
and background/ history,
gotchas
hoping to do some instructions,
others may already have,
but a first hand
assembling
installing
how to,
though likely this gives
some geeks/ others a starting/ leaping
off point to know why then
how falls out from that...
Once you've heard some of the
obstacles/ problems
avoiding them instead of repeating
them is just a science not an art,
we won't get into the differences
with engineering...
For now...
Check back this may update,
and maybe not...
Will see...
Do Your Own HomeWork/
ReSearch/ Learning
I can't do it for you...
Modified Text
What's Missing?
What Can Be Found?
What Can Not Be Found?
How To Analyze?
Lenses
Noob
Kids
Ages
3YO?
ScratchJr too much for younger?
Found crying in the corner
because the Scratch cat won't purr?
That different than other situations
of old crying in the corner,
ignored/ abused, etc?
And how to avoid that?
Thinking Zoom really cares
and support groups are actually
supportive?
5YO
KinderGarden age?
Tween
Nervous socially?
Wanting acceptance
but already at the nasty
teen age years,
hate you,
love you,
gimme?
about the only interactions?
Teen
Full blown annoying preAdult
stage(s)?
What no video games?
Missed the opportunity
like
MariaMontessoriOwnersManualOfAChild2012
or something
possibly like some African Americans
not learning swimming as not
allowed in the public pools
back in the day,
early 1960's and before?
Or didn't grow up bicycling
only rich kids had that,
so missed the crazy?
Dis/Dys
Need a TouchScreen?
Age differences?
3Year old with Savant tendencies
means really 5+ year old,
except with some things?
logic ok, but emotions not?
OCD?someone else touched it?
Not entirely a bad characteristic
to have in ConVid19ContinuesIn2020
but slows down with ritualistic
problems, not an anxiety person,
idk...
It's not worth getting out of bed for,
(aka depression?)
that i'm more familiar with...
GrandParents
GrandPad only?
Oddly the things good for younger
is sometimes good for older,
LifeLong KinderGarden, etc?
GeneralPublic
What RPi?
You eat that?
No, lead poisoning?
Computer Board,
not Chips, as in potato,
Silicon, silly...
Credit Card?
What's Wireless Ham Radio?
(WWII comedian
puts Corned Beef sandwich to ear,
mistakenly for ham...)
Assumptions
Learning is generally good if not
too frustrating
Regulating emotions when things
don't work can't be easy...
If too easy then why try?
Trivial?
Theory and Science
Theory it might work,
science might be an experiment
in getting it to work...
What information is missing?
Why?
Was it just assumed because
MIT / Technology
assumed you grew up on
Computers/ Atari/ VideoGames,
etc?
But without?
Amish plain?
Feral, off grid,
empoverished (sp?),
from another planet like
RobinFlewTheCoup2014
Time Limits
Certain ages may be easier to learn,
missing some things at certain ages,
developmentally difficult to make up,
a natural curiosity, before
things are too kewl,
video games take over,
and adolescent dating,
girls/ boys, peer pressure, etc
set in...
Book Data
FlossManualsNetClassActs2019
class-acts.pdf
BookSprint
ISBN
Bound
CopyRight
Pages
index
Links
OLPCUpdateSugarLabsOnRPi4in2021
VeryDoubtFull2021
Books2021
CyberBullying2020
AbusesInTheNameOfViralEmergency2020
ConVid19ContinuesIn2020
JustSayNoToConVid2020
CuriousGeorgeRobotDVD2019
HowToBuildAPrizeWinningRobotByJoelChaffee2019
HowToSayGoodByeInRobotByNatalieStandiford2019
MonkeyVsRobotAndTheCrystalOfPowerByJamesKochalka2019
(plus old guy and robot DVD?)
FlossManualsNetClassActs2019
class-acts.pdf
NoVAMakerFaire2019
RPiTouchScreenDisplay2018
NorthByNorthEast2018
RobotFest2017
RPi3in2016
RobotFest2016
NoVAMiniMakerFaire2016
PreTeenPatience2015
RobotFest2015
SubUrbanMade2015
WarthogsRUs2015
....
GeekingOutWithRaspberryPi2012
BookSprint
JerrySpaceIdea
OneLaptopPerChildoplcorg
/GoFish
likely many more
how to collect without buying
into TagClouds and other
nonsense, /Old(NonSocial)Fart
Conclusion
Summary of experience or similar
None so far,
short hairs (pc:Straws?)
problems with suppliers,
vendors, etc...
$60+
RPi Display documentation
doesn't even list the RPi4
so not sure it's compatible
The RPi4 was $75
and had seen a discounted
but by the time i got to the store,
recently it was back to full price,
missed it by a day, someone may
have said...
A MicroCenter Sales guy needs to be fired...
name on receipt may not be that,
use someone else's sticker
when blatantly destroying a behind
the counter, here buy this broken one
i have to break before giving you because
commissions based sales
for $2 item,
lying about the $2 first one,
less than 5 bought at once,
then jumps to $5 each,
when pointing at the screen
says here >5 or 6th is $5
and implying/ saying have to buy
all at once, 5x upselling
but i want to try it and see if useful
for me before buying others,
so because it's a trap / trick
have to ask for something
so someone puts a sticker on something,
small items, and locking down,
problems, incomplete,
nastiness, plain lying,
and other problems,
old lady in line cutting ahead,
got stopped, privacy at the register,
etc...
Mail order/ online shopping other problems,
there were
use this app, give your phone number,
but i'm right here, don't have a connected
cell phone, bouncer like problems,
not sure where i described that,
on here or gMaps2019
GoogleAnnoyances2014
GoogleAIYVoiceKit2017
GoogleAIYVision2018
and other consumer protection
and advocacy problems,
stalking, hate, etc....
Anyways, building a school
server could be difficult,
protecting it even so...
Activities have changed
Cheese,
Speak
Maze
Scratch
(Jr loads as a
BLUG60Lobotomy2020
app, but the regular
Scratch doesn't...
Paint is popular, drawing refridgerator art,
etc...
Age ranges and wanting to know
where you are,
passwords in animal shapes,
and other problems of
Sugarizer
limited Activities,
updates to Speak
can't see Futurama like eyes
one eye but not Glasses
(glasses missing?)
and Chess now exists,
but how to mesh/ connect
and communicate when
a normally Zoom monopoly
and M$ bias,
even Windows 10 is touted
as running on RPi4,
when FLOSS (Free and Libre
Open Source Software)
instead of M$ monopoly
FaceBook like exploitations,
selling info and child privacy
and protection, much less
CyberBullying2020
and
AbusesInTheNameOfViralEmergency2020
continue...
Discussion
A place for feedback on the page presented
What is safety for children?
Lock them away for year(s)
while the virus kills off many things
including their childhood?
Or is it like learning riding a bike
and language learning
somethings are easier at particular
ages, the natural curiosity of learning
and the other kids are doing it,
but since PanDemic we can't do X,Y,Z?
What of the kids during SpanishFlu?
Polio?
Ebola?
Measles,
Mumps,
Rubella
(MMR) etc?
Just skip years of education?
Is OLPC/ Sugar Labs/
Constructionist
education?
Is it being used where you are?
As required?
or optional?
More like
MariaMontessoriOwnersManualOfAChild2012
What of
FlossManualsNetClassActs2019
is that enough to learn?
class-acts.pdf
YMMV
IANAL
Standard DisClaimers
etc
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