UTOSC 2008/Linux Security and Automation

Lighting
 * Don't build your own light switch.


 * be cautions
 * turn of breakers
 * buy a power checker
 * work as a team
 * pay attention to load rating

Cheap Technologies:
 * clapper $20
 * X10 $20 dimmer
 * IR (various)
 * Hybrid (Insteon ($40 Dimmer)

Preference:
 * Insteon

Get a business license
 * company called Arlinco (can get for 3rd of price)

Home automation is very expensive

If you are building a house - run cat5 wire everywhere in home

IP, IP, IP

IP1: you need to know what is there

IP2: you need to know how to contact (IP is easiest)

IP3: you need to monitor