On Wed, 22 Sep 1999, Gustavo Viola wrote:
>
> These links may help anyone who is into "managing microwaves" through Linux:
> http://sdcc10.ucsd.edu/~swbrown/ppower/index.html
> http://members.home.net/ncherry/
>
> AFAIK, these home automation software can already switch lights on and off
> (and even dim them!) but I could not find any specific info about microwave
> ovens. But if all you want to use the microwave for is making coffee, try:
> http://members.home.net/ncherry/common/Coffee/Coffee.html
>
> Thatīs the How-to Coffee homepage. Unfortunately, I could not find any info
> about Linux lawmowners or walk-the-dog devices. An alternative technique
> would be the long-term strategy of adding new family members and have them
> do the job for you in exchange for allowances. Allowances expenditure can
> be managed with Gnucash (http://www.gnucash.org/).
>
> As for "chix" I recommend:
> http://www.girlgeeks.com/
> and
> http://www.geekgirls.com/mainmenu.htm
>
> Good luck,
> /Gustavo.
>
>
>
I've automated my entire home light system using HEYU and X-10 for LINUX!
mmm, random lights going on and off at 3 am :)