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What is Raspberry Pi OS

Overview​

Raspberry Pi OS is the official operating system supported by Raspberry Pi for its ecosystem.

In the context of SECO Pi Vision 10.1 CM5, the goal is to maximize time-to-first-value. The device ships with Raspberry Pi OS preinstalled, and the user can start immediately with a stable, familiar environment to turn the hardware into an operational project within minutes.

From an operational standpoint, the target flow is linear: power on, network, then you are already in delivery.

Features​

Raspberry Pi OS provides a complete environment for development and usage, covering the key building blocks needed for prototypes, demos, and edge applications: a graphical user interface, development tools, networking, updates, and access to a broad software ecosystem.

On Pi Vision 10.1 CM5, this translates into out-of-the-box capabilities that enable immediate scenario testing:

  • Integrated 10.1” touchscreen ready to use.
  • Support for common USB devices [for example, a USB camera].
  • Support for Bluetooth devices [for example, speakers and microphones].
  • Remote access for development and support, via SSH or Raspberry Pi Connect.
  • Updates and package management using standard Linux tools via apt

In terms of distribution, Raspberry Pi publishes different editions for the official documentation, you can visit: Raspberry Pi OS Documentation

Supported Architectures​

Raspberry Pi OS is distributed in both 32-bit and 64-bit variants. The Raspberry Pi documentation states that the latest version is based on Debian Trixie, with the previous version based on Debian Bookworm.