I felt it was my patriotic duty to buy a raspberry pi computer, as this could be the machine that improves the UK's software industry. It is an ultracheap bare bones computer that is meant to be programmed. I just ordered one for 50 pounds. The actual computer is cheaper, but I had to get extras such as memory.
Like many people of my age I learned how to program on a ZX81, although I wanted a BBC microcomputer. Will the kids start to learn linux and python , or will they want an Ipad so they do facebook stuff?
I have to wait upto 15 weeks to get it and then I will have to find time to work on it.