Linux Smart Homes For Dummies

by 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 also If 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 can The 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!

364 pages, Paperback

First published July 14, 2006