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Debian, Ubuntu 7.10 and LinuxMCE/Kubuntu 7.10 user. Yeah, I also dual boot XP at tax time and so my kids can play some of their games. Oh, grow up. | Debian, Ubuntu 7.10 and LinuxMCE/Kubuntu 7.10 user. Yeah, I also dual boot XP at tax time and so my kids can play some of their games. Oh, grow up. | ||
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| + | Using a Walmart $299 Gateway/eMachine with 64 bit Sempron (at 2.1 GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 1600MHz system bus), 1Gb dual channel DDR RAM, nVidia GeForce 6100 series integrated video with 128 Mb shared video memory, 160 Gb HDD, DVD-CD RW, Greyfox wired analog cameras, Bluecherry video capture board, X10 automation with CM11A serial port controller. | ||
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| + | Just starting to buy additional peripherals. | ||
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| + | Goals: | ||
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| + | 1) Control thermostats for the HVAC and radiant heat. | ||
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| + | 2) Integrate motion detection with lights for security. | ||
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| + | 3) The usual: Home Theater with VDR and follow me controls. | ||
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| + | Desires: | ||
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| + | To use the new, inexpensive mini-PCs as Media Directors. | ||
Revision as of 04:34, 23 April 2008
Debian, Ubuntu 7.10 and LinuxMCE/Kubuntu 7.10 user. Yeah, I also dual boot XP at tax time and so my kids can play some of their games. Oh, grow up.
Using a Walmart $299 Gateway/eMachine with 64 bit Sempron (at 2.1 GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 1600MHz system bus), 1Gb dual channel DDR RAM, nVidia GeForce 6100 series integrated video with 128 Mb shared video memory, 160 Gb HDD, DVD-CD RW, Greyfox wired analog cameras, Bluecherry video capture board, X10 automation with CM11A serial port controller.
Just starting to buy additional peripherals.
Goals:
1) Control thermostats for the HVAC and radiant heat.
2) Integrate motion detection with lights for security.
3) The usual: Home Theater with VDR and follow me controls.
Desires:
To use the new, inexpensive mini-PCs as Media Directors.
