Raspberry Pi desktop operating system group review, featuring Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, FydeOS, Twister OS, Armbian, Kali Linux and DietPi. All OS included work on the Pi 5, Pi 500, Pi 500+, Pi4 and Pi 400.

Most of the operating systems in this video can be obtained via the Raspberry Pi Imager: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/

Twister OS can be downloaded here: https://twisteros.com/downloads/

FydeOS can be downloaded here: https://fydeos.io/download/sbc/

And the FydeOS Widevine page (for playing DRM content) is here: https://fydeos.io/help/knowledge-base/getting-started/setup/enable-streaming-services/

Related ExplainingComputers videos include:

DOSBox Retro Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMe4O5WhtJQ

Raspberry Pi Network OS Installer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll9Tmp3tppU

FydeOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0V6ib9VldE

Ubuntu 24.04: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNK-tmMz618

More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
http://www.youtube.com/@ExplainingComputers

And more videos on film and other making, plus retro tech, can be found on my Christopher Barnatt channel: http://www.youtube.com/@ChristopherBarnatt

Chapters:
00:00 Titles & Intro
00:41 Raspberry Pi OS
04:02 Ubuntu
06:49 FydeOS
09:52 Twister OS
13:34 Armbian
15:29 Kali Linux
17:28 DietPi
20:18 Wrap

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Seven desktop operating systems are reviewed for Raspberry Pi 4, 5, 400, 500, and 500 Plus models. Raspberry Pi OS excels for GPIO and camera projects with excellent video playback. Ubuntu 2404 offers a polished desktop experience but requires 4GB+ RAM. FydeOS provides a Chromium-based lean-back experience ideal for TV use. Twister OS features customizable themes and pre-installed gaming emulators. Armbian supports numerous ARM boards with a vanilla GNOME desktop. Kali Linux specializes in penetration testing and security auditing. DietPi delivers a minimal, resource-efficient system starting at 170MB with customizable software installation.

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