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A Hacker News discussion is trending around reports that Raspberry Pi is blocking users from swapping the RAM chips on its boards. Commenters in the linked thread and on Hacker News are debating the technical and business reasons a low-cost, hacker-friendly company might lock down memory upgrades, with reactions ranging from disappointment to defense of the company's supply-chain constraints. The full context and Raspberry Pi's exact rationale are not clear from the posts.
- 2New ESP32 chip can run Linux, edging toward Raspberry Pi territory●The newest ESP32 can run Linux and it's getting close to a Raspberry Pi
Espressif's latest ESP32 microcontroller is now capable of running Linux, a feat once considered impractical for such low-cost chips. The development puts it closer in capability to entry-level Raspberry Pi boards, blurring the line between microcontrollers and single-board computers. Tech enthusiasts are weighing what this means for cheap embedded projects and whether it could undercut more expensive hobbyist hardware.
- 3Improved GPU reset for Raspberry Pi boards in Linux 7.4●🐧 Actu logiciel libre du 27/09/2026 • Improved GPU Reset Coming For Raspberry Pi Boards With Linux 7.4 [Phoronix] https:
Free software news roundup of 27 September 2026 highlights an improved GPU reset mechanism coming to Raspberry Pi boards with Linux kernel 7.4, as reported by Phoronix. The change should make it easier to recover the graphics processor when it hangs, without a full reboot, improving stability for Pi users running the mainline kernel.
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