Ken Thompson's 75 year project: A century of popular music in a jukebox [video] (youtube.com)

Article summary

The article discusses Ken Thompson's project to create a jukebox with a century of popular music, utilizing Raspberry Pi devices. The project's details are not available, but comments reveal that Thompson has a large number of Raspberry Pi devices. The discussion focuses on the capabilities and limitations of Raspberry Pi devices, particularly in terms of storage and performance. The project's specifics, such as its goals and implementation, are not clear from the comments.

Main themes

• Raspberry Pi performance
• Storage solutions
• Desktop use cases
• Alternative devices
• aarch64 architecture
• Power consumption and form factor

What commenters say

• Booting the Raspberry Pi from a USB-connected SSD can improve stability and performance, despite potential drawbacks in terms of disk access performance.
• The Raspberry Pi's storage limitations can be mitigated by using high-quality SD cards or alternative storage solutions.
• Some users have found the Raspberry Pi to be sufficient for basic desktop use, such as browsing and text editing, despite its limitations.
• Others have reported issues with performance, particularly with regards to video streaming and disk access.
• The choice of storage solution depends on individual needs and priorities, with some users valuing performance and others prioritizing convenience and cost.
• Alternative devices, such as Intel NUCs, may offer better performance at a similar price point to high-end Raspberry Pi models.
• The Raspberry Pi's aarch64 architecture is a significant advantage for some developers, particularly those targeting that architecture.
• The device's power consumption and form factor are also important considerations for some users.