--- title: Raspberry Pi OS Overview: Everything You Need to Know description: Raspberry Pi OS has come a long way! In this video, we’ll take a complete tour of Raspberry Pi OS in 2026, exploring its features, desktop environment,... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/raspberry-pi-os-overview-everything-you-need-to-know-xk61so6g7 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Raspberry Pi OS Overview: Everything You Need to Know | daily.dev og:description: Raspberry Pi OS has come a long way! 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Whether you’re brand new to Raspberry Pi or an experienced Linux user, you’ll learn how to install Raspberry Pi OS, navigate the desktop, manage software, and configure the operating system to your liking. Check out my custom Sway OS for the Pi! ➜ https://learnlinux.link/pi-sway *📚 Discounts, Courses, Books, and More! (Support Linux Learning)* - Switching to Linux Book: Amazon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/stl-amazon Publisher ➜ https://learnlinux.link/stl-leanpub - Linux Swag & Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/swag - Live Training ➜ https://learnlinux.link/live - $100 of Free Linode Starter Credit ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linode - "Linux Pro-Tips" Newsletter ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-tips - eBook Bundle ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ebook-bundle - Ansible Course ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible - Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance *🕐 Time Codes* 00:00 - Raspberry Pi OS: A Complete Overview 00:37 - Switching to Linux? 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