Great! A HillsX10 system to match the Hillshoist, maybe interface the Victa lawnmower while we are at it! go_ hillshomesytems.com.au I have plenty of good links for X10 and in general I/O control for external devices under linux and win$$ _checkout; allshookup.org/links/linkhome.htm If not X10, save money and contribute using Linux , all you need is a I/O Card, relay modules and time. Not forgetting to drag your spanner along the way! In a nutshell thats what I am working on. Not for home automation at this stage though at a later date could be applied. I am currently developing a control system for a recomissioned earthquake simulator under Linux. Man page coming soon! wanna help out? allshookup.org ---------------------------------------- The Seismonitor Project www.allshookup.org/research/seisindx.htm email [EMAIL PROTECTED] D.V.Rogers ---------------------------------------- -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://slug.org.au/lists/listinfo/slug