The Home of the Future is Here Today

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For years, I have longed for the fully computerized house. Thanks to some amazing open source software called LinuxMCE, the future has arrived.

Rather that explain all this in my blog, the best thing is to watch this twenty or so minute video.

For a larger picture, go here You can also download a HD version with a clear picture.

Cool stuff, eh? Go to Fiire to find out how to actually purchase the hardware that makes this possible. It’s somewhat pricy, but in future posts, I hope to share some cheaper alternatives as I put together my own system.

Stay tuned for the first phase of my project, which will be the setting up of a cheap Network Attached Storage system for under $500, with half a terrabyte of RAID1 storage using FreeNAS.

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Author: David (81 Articles)

David is an IT professional with over 29 years of experience (he started his career as a teenager). He has programmed in more languages and on more types of computers (and similar devices) than he can remember, including TRS-80 Model I Level 2, Commodore Vic-20, C-64 and C-128, Industrial Process Controllers, CP/M machines, and Intel 80x86+ architectures. He currently uses Microsoft .NET Framework tools and SQL Server. When he's not geeking out, he studies the Martial Art, Aikido; engages in community volunteer work; writes fiction (as well as non-fiction blogs); and does home rennovation work and is an avid and aspiring photographer. He lives in Charlotte NC, USA.

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