Raspbian 'Stretch' is the latest stable OS based on Debian Linux. It's an upgrade of the very popular Raspbian Jessie, with numerous bug fixes, tweaks, and some new features. We believe it's the best Raspbian update so far. Check out the raspberrypi.org's blog to learn more about Raspbian Stretch! This card is suitable for all Raspberry Pi computers. As Raspbian is constantly updated, make sure to upgrade your OS after booting your Raspberry Pi to get the latest version. Click here for upgrade instructions. Raspbian is a free Debian - based OS optimized for Raspberry Pi hardware. It offers over 35,000 pre - compiled software packages for easy installation. These microSDHC cards are Class 4, ensuring a minimum data transfer rate of 4MB/sec. We may ship either a Sandisk or Kingston card, both of high quality and the same speed class rating. Adafruit tests each card before shipment. You can download the image directly from the Raspberry Pi Website Downloads Page.
Using this 8GB SD card with Raspbian Jessie OS is easy. First, insert the card into your Raspberry Pi. Boot up your Raspberry Pi, and it will start running the Raspbian OS. Remember, since Raspbian is always being updated, it's a good idea to upgrade your OS once it's up and running. Just click on the provided link for the upgrade instructions. When handling the card, be gentle to avoid any physical damage. Keep it away from magnetic fields and extreme temperatures. For maintenance, regularly check for OS updates as mentioned. If you want to download additional software, you can do so easily because Raspbian comes with over 35,000 pre - compiled packages. And if you need to download the image again, you can go to the Raspberry Pi Website Downloads Page.
