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Marie.o: /* Orbiters */

2011-11-06T12:15:11Z

Orbiters

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	Below are some possible Orbiter platforms:		Below are some possible Orbiter platforms:

			* Apple iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad
			* any web tablet
	* [[WebDT 366]]		* [[WebDT 366]]
	* [[Samsung Q1]]		* [[Samsung Q1]]

Marie.o: /* Telecom */

2011-10-23T12:05:58Z

Telecom

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	==[[Telecom]]==		==[[Telecom]]==
			* All video phone capabilities do NOT work atm [[User:Posde\|posde]]
	* Effortless video conferencing - answer and dial just like normal		* Effortless video conferencing - answer and dial just like normal

	* Tie all your homes together as one phone system		* Tie all your homes together as one phone system

	* Always routes your calls to the extension nearest you		* Always routes your calls to the extension nearest you

	* LinuxMCE automatically turns all your TVs into video phones. If somebody calls you from a video phone, it rings on the phones in the house just like normal. You can transfer the call to someone else, whether or not they have a video phone. You can still put the call on hold, and pick it up on your mobile phone or cordless.		* LinuxMCE automatically turns all your TVs into video phones. If somebody calls you from a video phone, it rings on the phones in the house just like normal. You can transfer the call to someone else, whether or not they have a video phone. You can still put the call on hold, and pick it up on your mobile phone or cordless.

	* With LinuxMCE, whenever you're on the phone, the nearest Orbiter will automatically show you pictures of each family member. If you want to transfer, or conference, just touch the person's picture.		* With LinuxMCE, whenever you're on the phone, the nearest Orbiter will automatically show you pictures of each family member. If you want to transfer, or conference, just touch the person's picture.

	* If you have multiple residences, just tell your LinuxMCE rep to join them. LinuxMCE will automatically sense what home you're in. Anytime someone calls any of your homes-anywhere in the world-the call is automatically put through, unless you're sleeping. LinuxMCE uses voice-over-ip, so there are no long distance charges.		* If you have multiple residences, just tell your LinuxMCE rep to join them. LinuxMCE will automatically sense what home you're in. Anytime someone calls any of your homes-anywhere in the world-the call is automatically put through, unless you're sleeping. LinuxMCE uses voice-over-ip, so there are no long distance charges.

	* LinuxMCE's 'follow-me' keep track of what room in the house you're in, and your phone calls automatically ring on the extension nearest you.		* LinuxMCE's 'follow-me' keep track of what room in the house you're in, and your phone calls automatically ring on the extension nearest you.

	* LinuxMCE remembers who normally calls for whom and route the call automatically, based on the caller ID. When your daughter's school friend calls, it will automatically ring in your daughter's room if that's where she is - without disturbing anyone else in the house. If she's out, it will go automatically to her mobile phone if you wish.		* LinuxMCE remembers who normally calls for whom and route the call automatically, based on the caller ID. When your daughter's school friend calls, it will automatically ring in your daughter's room if that's where she is - without disturbing anyone else in the house. If she's out, it will go automatically to her mobile phone if you wish.

	* As you add names to your personal phone book, be sure to check off which ones are priority people, like friends and family. When you press the button on your mobile phone to go to sleep, LinuxMCE adjusts your phone settings. Somebody who calls will automatically get voicemail, except for your priority callers who will be told that you are sleeping, and given the option of waking you. If they choose to do so, LinuxMCE will put the call through to the phone by the bed so as not to disturb others in the house.		* As you add names to your personal phone book, be sure to check off which ones are priority people, like friends and family. When you press the button on your mobile phone to go to sleep, LinuxMCE adjusts your phone settings. Somebody who calls will automatically get voicemail, except for your priority callers who will be told that you are sleeping, and given the option of waking you. If they choose to do so, LinuxMCE will put the call through to the phone by the bed so as not to disturb others in the house.

Ray N at 17:42, 23 August 2009

2009-08-23T17:42:16Z

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Zaerc: /* Personal Computing */ removed nonsense about homes automatically joining

2008-07-02T19:38:09Z

Personal Computing: removed nonsense about homes automatically joining

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	* Powerful computing platform for advanced users		* Powerful computing platform for advanced users

	* Automatically joins multiple homes together as one network

	* Every LinuxMCE Media Director has a full computer built-in, and comes with a wireless keyboard & mouse so you can run all your favorite software. Today's high-def TVs are actually great for computing because of the fantastic picture quality. So, if you want to check the weather or the latest news, just hit a button on your mobile phone and the page will show up on the TV.		* Every LinuxMCE Media Director has a full computer built-in, and comes with a wireless keyboard & mouse so you can run all your favorite software. Today's high-def TVs are actually great for computing because of the fantastic picture quality. So, if you want to check the weather or the latest news, just hit a button on your mobile phone and the page will show up on the TV.

Rwilson131 at 18:52, 24 February 2008

2008-02-24T18:52:40Z

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	[http://linuxmce.com LinuxMCE] is filled with cool features. Since it has been started by a company and made open source, it is arguably the most advanced and polished home automation system available. From their website, "LinuxMCE is the only all-in-one solution for your home that seamlessly combines media & entertainment, home automation, security, telecom and computing.		[http://linuxmce.com LinuxMCE] is filled with cool features. Since it has been started by a company and made open source, it is arguably the most advanced and polished home automation system available. From their website, "LinuxMCE is the only all-in-one solution for your home that seamlessly combines media & entertainment, home automation, security, telecom and computing.
	You can control your whole house with a mobile phone, a touch-screen tablet or a web-interface. A LinuxMCE system is like an appliance - not a computer. It is self-configuring, maintaining and updating. No technical skills are required to use or install LinuxMCE.		You can control your whole house with a mobile phone, a touch-screen tablet or a web-interface. A LinuxMCE system is like an appliance - not a computer. It is self-configuring, maintaining and updating. No technical skills are required to use or install LinuxMCE.

Juliet at 09:03, 19 March 2007

2007-03-19T09:03:11Z

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	<table width="100%"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFCFCF">This page was written by Pluto and imported with their permission when LinuxMCE branched off in February, 2007. In general any information should apply to LinuxMCE. However, this page should be edited to reflect changes to LinuxMCE and remove old references to Pluto.</td></tr> </table>[http://linuxmce.com LinuxMCE] is filled with cool features. Since it has been started by a company and made open source, it is arguably the most advanced and polished home automation system available. From their website, "LinuxMCE is the only all-in-one solution for your home that seamlessly combines media & entertainment, home automation, security, telecom and computing.		[http://linuxmce.com LinuxMCE] is filled with cool features. Since it has been started by a company and made open source, it is arguably the most advanced and polished home automation system available. From their website, "LinuxMCE is the only all-in-one solution for your home that seamlessly combines media & entertainment, home automation, security, telecom and computing.
	You can control your whole house with a mobile phone, a touch-screen tablet or a web-interface. A LinuxMCE system is like an appliance - not a computer. It is self-configuring, maintaining and updating. No technical skills are required to use or install LinuxMCE.		You can control your whole house with a mobile phone, a touch-screen tablet or a web-interface. A LinuxMCE system is like an appliance - not a computer. It is self-configuring, maintaining and updating. No technical skills are required to use or install LinuxMCE.
	LinuxMCE is above all simple. The devices are all plug and play. LinuxMCE is also an open platform, offering unlimited expansion potential, and requiring no special cabling.		LinuxMCE is above all simple. The devices are all plug and play. LinuxMCE is also an open platform, offering unlimited expansion potential, and requiring no special cabling.

Juliet at 11:06, 15 March 2007

2007-03-15T11:06:12Z

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Wikiadmin at 01:07, 11 September 2006

2006-09-11T01:07:54Z

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	==Media Directors==		==Media Directors==

	MDs can also be generic PCs, but are better when they have an output for a television set such as S-video or RCA jacks. Having a good sound card is also a good idea. The MDs play all your streaming music and video from the core, network attached storage (NAS), or any other MD in your home. Output to a TV and speakers for an awesome multimedia experience.		[[Media Directors]] (MDs) can also be generic PCs, but are better when they have an output for a television set such as S-video or RCA jacks. Having a good sound card is also a good idea. The MDs play all your streaming music and video from the core, network attached storage (NAS), or any other MD in your home. Output to a TV and speakers for an awesome multimedia experience.

	Below are some possible Media Director platforms:		Below are some possible Media Director platforms:
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	* [[Shuttle SFF]]		* [[Shuttle SFF]]

	==[[Network Attached Storage]]==		==Network Attached Storage==

	You can extend your core's storage with a [[Network Attached Storage]] device, or NAS. Pluto can recognize this and use the NAS for saving your files or reading from them (including your music and video collection).		You can extend your core's storage with a [[Network Attached Storage]] device, or NAS. Pluto can recognize this and use the NAS for saving your files or reading from them (including your music and video collection).

Wikiadmin at 06:19, 28 August 2006

2006-08-28T06:19:46Z

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	A list of features from the Pluto Home website and additional ones that we think are important:		A list of features from the Pluto Home website and additional ones that we think are important:

	==[[Orbiters]]==		==Orbiters==

	[[Orbiters]] are high-tech remote controls. Pluto provides for multiple orbiter options such as a generic PC, wireless tablet PC, PDAs, mobile phones running Symbian or Microsoft Mobile, or through a web interface that can be accessed by any computer inside your network or through the Internet. (The web interface requires user authentication, but currently not with SSL.)		[[Orbiters]] are high-tech remote controls. Pluto provides for multiple orbiter options such as a generic PC, wireless tablet PC, PDAs, mobile phones running Symbian or Microsoft Mobile, or through a web interface that can be accessed by any computer inside your network or through the Internet. (The web interface requires user authentication, but currently not with SSL.)
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	* [[Pepperpad 3]]		* [[Pepperpad 3]]

	==[[Media Directors]]==		==Media Directors==

	MDs can also be generic PCs, but are better when they have an output for a television set such as S-video or RCA jacks. Having a good sound card is also a good idea. The MDs play all your streaming music and video from the core, network attached storage (NAS), or any other MD in your home. Output to a TV and speakers for an awesome multimedia experience.		MDs can also be generic PCs, but are better when they have an output for a television set such as S-video or RCA jacks. Having a good sound card is also a good idea. The MDs play all your streaming music and video from the core, network attached storage (NAS), or any other MD in your home. Output to a TV and speakers for an awesome multimedia experience.

			Below are some possible Media Director platforms:

			* [[Generic PC]]
			* [[Mac Mini]]
			* [[aOpen MiniPC]]
			* [[ASUS DIGIMatrix]]
			* [[EPIAs Mini-ITX]]
			* [[Shuttle SFF]]

	==[[Network Attached Storage]]==		==[[Network Attached Storage]]==

Wikiadmin: /* Orbiters */

2006-08-28T06:17:17Z

Orbiters

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	[[Orbiters]] are high-tech remote controls. Pluto provides for multiple orbiter options such as a generic PC, wireless tablet PC, PDAs, mobile phones running Symbian or Microsoft Mobile, or through a web interface that can be accessed by any computer inside your network or through the Internet. (The web interface requires user authentication, but currently not with SSL.)		[[Orbiters]] are high-tech remote controls. Pluto provides for multiple orbiter options such as a generic PC, wireless tablet PC, PDAs, mobile phones running Symbian or Microsoft Mobile, or through a web interface that can be accessed by any computer inside your network or through the Internet. (The web interface requires user authentication, but currently not with SSL.)

			Below are some possible Orbiter platforms:

			* [[WebDT 366]]
			* [[Samsung Q1]]
			* [[Asus R2H]]
			* [[TabletKiosk eo]]
			* [[Nokia 770]]
			* [[Pepperpad 3]]

	==[[Media Directors]]==		==[[Media Directors]]==