Operating system requirements
Preparing for Installation
The recommended platform is Raspberry Pi OS, offered in both Lite and Full versions, with 32-bit and 64-bit ARM support. Alternative operating systems include Ubuntu Server ARM (20.04 LTS+), DietPi, or Arch Linux ARM for advanced users.
To determine the OS version on your Raspberry Pi, run the following command in the terminal:
This will display information about the operating system, including the version and name.
For more detailed kernel and architecture info, use:
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