Investigating operating systems for the Raspberry Pi

While the official Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian) is the most widely used operating system for the Raspberry Pi, there is also support for various other operating systems. These options range from specialized systems tailored for specific applications, such as audio players including Volumio, and more general-purpose systems, such as Ubuntu and Raspberry Pi OS itself. In this section, we explore a selection of these operating systems and their unique features. They are as follows:

• Volumio: For those of us aiming to build a networked audio system accessible via a computer or smartphone, Volumio is a fitting choice. It transforms the Raspberry Pi into a headless audio player, rendering a keyboard or mouse unnecessary. This system connects to our audio files via a USB or network, with the option to enhance the audio output quality through an add-on HAT. Notably, Volumio includes a Spotify plugin, letting us stream music...