LandShark
03-27-07, 01:00 PM
from eHomeUpgrade (http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/entry/3683/completely_mind-blowing_linuxmce):
A new project called LinuxMCE (http://www.linuxmce.com/)is set to create some major waves in the Media Center PC world (via Download Squad). Unlike its nearest competitor, Windows MCE, LinuxMCE (http://www.linuxmce.com/)is free, open source software, built on top of the Ubuntu operating system and features an innovative 3D user interface (which you've got see in action to believe (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4422887272477313460&hl=en)) for superior media navigation, integrates home automation / lighting / surveillance functionality, easily catalogs content from all network storage devices and PCs, has the ability to control all existing A/V gear in your rack (i.e. stereo, VCR, Blu-ray/HD DVD set-top, etc.) with one remote, integrates an Asterisk VoIP phone system, a neat little feature called “follow me” that allows users to go to different rooms and access content from where they left off, and a whole bunch more. Personally, this is the first time I've heard of this project, but all I can say is: It's the most impressive, out-of-the-box media center application suite I've seen to date on any platform. Have a look for yourself in the video demo below.
it's a pretty cool and nice all-in-one solution (if it really deliver what it said). I really do like the 3D alpha-blend transparent interface/menu and the media-centric mean system which you don't need to stop or exit from the video to the menu! and lotta built-in control, e.g. lighting, home camera, etc.! plus really really like that you can use your bluetooth mobile phone to control it!!! (still not 100% sure about this one, but according to the video, you can really use your bluetooth cellphone to control the whole house!!)
guess I might give it a try one day.....
A new project called LinuxMCE (http://www.linuxmce.com/)is set to create some major waves in the Media Center PC world (via Download Squad). Unlike its nearest competitor, Windows MCE, LinuxMCE (http://www.linuxmce.com/)is free, open source software, built on top of the Ubuntu operating system and features an innovative 3D user interface (which you've got see in action to believe (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4422887272477313460&hl=en)) for superior media navigation, integrates home automation / lighting / surveillance functionality, easily catalogs content from all network storage devices and PCs, has the ability to control all existing A/V gear in your rack (i.e. stereo, VCR, Blu-ray/HD DVD set-top, etc.) with one remote, integrates an Asterisk VoIP phone system, a neat little feature called “follow me” that allows users to go to different rooms and access content from where they left off, and a whole bunch more. Personally, this is the first time I've heard of this project, but all I can say is: It's the most impressive, out-of-the-box media center application suite I've seen to date on any platform. Have a look for yourself in the video demo below.
it's a pretty cool and nice all-in-one solution (if it really deliver what it said). I really do like the 3D alpha-blend transparent interface/menu and the media-centric mean system which you don't need to stop or exit from the video to the menu! and lotta built-in control, e.g. lighting, home camera, etc.! plus really really like that you can use your bluetooth mobile phone to control it!!! (still not 100% sure about this one, but according to the video, you can really use your bluetooth cellphone to control the whole house!!)
guess I might give it a try one day.....