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Re: [ECS] Getting Started Mark Gilmore Tue, 16 Jan 2001 15:21:26 -0500

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Hi Lawrence,
Feel free to call with your questions.
Regards,
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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
http://omnipotencesoftware.com
423-745-0026
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM/EST


"Tilly, Lawrence" wrote:
> 
> Good afternoon, all
> 
> Let me first give a quick introduction.  My name is Larry and my wife and I
> are building our first home late this spring or early summer.  We were
> already planning a small home network and a basic 3 zone audio system.
> After a few weeks of reading, browsing and asking around on the net I would
> like to take the plunge into HA as well.  I have looked at many of the
> "boxed" systems out now, as well as much of the software available, and have
> decided that ECS is the closest match to my desires.  One of the primary
> (almost THE primary) selling points for me is the existence of a Linux
> version, which is what I will be using.  I have been reading the last few
> months of archives from the list and feel the need to de-lurk and ask for
> some guidance.
> 
> As I indicated, I'm relatively new to the nuts and bolts of HA, although
> I've been a fan of the concepts for many years.  We are finalizing our blue
> print over the next month, and I really need to get some help.  :-(
> Although we will not be implementing all possible features right away, I am
> trying to put as many things in place for the future as possible (for
> example, we are pre-wiring some areas for future upgrade and additional A/V
> equipment).  In the immediate plan, I would like the system to handle some
> security monitoring, lighting control (we will be using mostly recessed
> lights in the house) and A/V duties.  I'm a competent C/C++ programmer and
> Linux/Unix scripter, and am currently learning Java.  I'm comfortable
> working with electronics and am doing most of the home's wiring myself (just
> having the electrician make the final connections for permit purposes).  I
> don't want to chew up bandwidth on this list with too many questions at
> once, but if there are a couple people out there (preferably familiar w/ the
> Linux version) who wouldn't mind fielding some questions about the ECS
> product and hardware requirements, I would REALLY appreciate it.  Thanx in
> advance!
> 
> Lawrence Tilly
> Middleware Support
> Liberty Mutual Insurance Group I/S
> * Lawrence.Tilly@LibertyMutual.com

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