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| − | '''Multimedia''' in '''LinuxMCE''' is always available to you throughout your house. If you have more than one home, you can even | + | '''Multimedia''' in '''LinuxMCE''' is always available to you throughout your house. If you have more than one home, you can even join the homes together into a single multimedia/home automation system. Your media will follow you everywhere you go. It will even show your video files on the device closest to you, even if you walk to another room or home! |
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Revision as of 05:29, 27 April 2008
Core
The Core is the heart and brain of the LinuxMCE system. The Core is a single PC acting as a dedicated server and interface for all the sub-components. The Core includes a plug-and-play back-end, so it listens for and auto configures all sorts of devices, like network audio players (e.g. Squeeze Box), IP phones and cameras. The Core automatically provides a network boot for thin-client PC's which can then be used as Media Directors. Media Directors are hooked up to your TV or stereo and becomes an integrated media player, PVR, video conferencing, intercom, and portal to monitor and control everything in the home. All Media Directors work together seamlessly as a whole-house solution.
Orbiters
Orbiters are high-tech remote controls. LinuxMCE allows a wide variety of devices to function as Orbiters. Ordinary laptops, wireless tablet PCs, PDAs, mobile phones running Symbian or Microsoft Mobile, or any PC with a web interface that is able to connect to your LinuxMCE LAN can be used as an Orbiter.
Media Directors
A Media Director is a dedicated PC that streams music and video from the Core to your TV and speakers for an awesome multimedia experience. You can even use it as a Kubuntu PC, right on your TV!
Network Attached Storage
You can extend your Core's storage with a NAS-device. LinuxMCE can recognize it and automatically integrate it into the system. Use the NAS for file storage, including your music and video collection, or for PVR functions.
Security
Security is a big part of LinuxMCE. Functions include light control, surveillance camera monitoring, and motion detection. Events can be triggered based on detected motion. It can send alerts to your mobile phone. It can set your alarm based on different schedules and scenarios. It can even lock the door when you leave your home.
Telecom
Telecom brings your family and friends closer. With LinuxMCE it's just gets better. LinuxMCE offers videocalls and videoconferencing, and personal voicemailboxes for each member of your family. The system can keep track of where you are in your home and route incoming calls to the nearest phone (or to your mobile phone if you're not at home).
Home Automation
The Home Automation features of LinuxMCE are convenient and energy-efficient. With Home Automation you can control lights, climate, and even where music or video is played in your house. Mobile phones can be turned into remote controls that can also control your entire house.
Multimedia
Multimedia in LinuxMCE is always available to you throughout your house. If you have more than one home, you can even join the homes together into a single multimedia/home automation system. Your media will follow you everywhere you go. It will even show your video files on the device closest to you, even if you walk to another room or home!
Personal Computing
Personal Computing can often also be done in LinuxMCE. After all, it's an ordinary PC with Linux running in the background, complete with Office-suites and all the programs you need for everyday use.
