Description: LINUX SMART HOMES FOR DUMMIESBy Neil Cherry A Linux smart home is about controlling and monitoring devices and information around your home using a standard personal computer, Linux, and its vast array of open source tools. You don’t have to be a master programmer to create one. If you like to tinker with Linux, Linux Smart Homes For Dummies will guide you through cool home automation projects that are as much fun to work on as they are to use.Home automation used to be limited to turning on lights and appliances, and maybe controlling your thermostat and lawn sprinkler, from your computer. While you still might not be able to create all the Jetsons’ toys, today you can alsoBuild a wireless networkCreate and set up a weather stationAutomate your TV and sound systemSpy on your pets when you’re not homeSet up an answering system that knows what to do with callsIncrease your home’s securityIf you know how to use Linux and a few basic development tools — Perl, the BASH shell, development libraries, and the GNU C compiler—Linux Smart Homes For Dummies will help you do all these tricks and more. For example, you canDiscover the best sources for Linux-based home automation devicesSet up a wireless network, create a wireless access point, build a bridge between wired and wireless networks, and route your own network trafficBuild a personal video recorder with MythTV that will record to DVD, or set up a wireless streaming music systemCreate a smart phone system that takes messages and forwards them to your fax, modem, or answering machineBuild a weather station that notifies you of severe weather alertsControl and secure your home automation network, and even check on your house when you’re awayThe bonus CD-ROM includes all kinds of cool open source software for your home automation projects. Linux Smart Homes For Dummies even includes lists of cool gadgets to check out and great ways to automate those boring household chores. A smart home’s a happy home! This book is pre-owned but still in good condition. Due to handling there might be some minor unnoticeable scuffs. Buy with confidence as you will receive this item as pictured. This listing is 100% accurate. -If you have any questions please ASK BEFORE you buy. Please note, if you are returning an item, you are responsible for the return shipping. A 20% restocking fee will be applied. All items must be returned in the same condition as how you received them. ALL Items inspected for accuracy and functionality before shipping by inhouse technicians to ensure you have a 110% trouble free experience with our products. We will ship to you same day as long as payment is received before 11am PST otherwise it will ship the next business day. Thank you for looking and check out our other listings for more great deals!
Price: 10.5 USD
Location: Hemet, California
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject Area: Computers
Educational Level: Adult & Further Education, Vocational School
Features: Includes a CD-Rom
Subject: Home Automation
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Item Length: 9.2in
Item Height: 0.9in
Item Width: 7.4in
Author: Neil Cherry
Publication Name: Linux Smart Homes for Dummies
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Publication Year: 2006
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 20.8 Oz
Number of Pages: 364 Pages