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Running Linux On Your Swimming Pool

Posted by michael on from the chemistry-101 dept.

Forkenhoppen writes: "Ever considered having a computer look after your swimming pool maintenance? Check out this project by Richard J. Kinch. Mr. Kinch uses a Linux box configured with several shell scripts to control the chlorination levels of his pool."

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  1. Wow! by SirDrinksAlot · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Is there anything linux doesnt do!?

    I should make up a linux box that uses an Athlon to power my lavalamp!

  2. Yeah, but by mESSDan · · Score: 2, Redundant
    What happens when some script kiddie gets access to your pool's box and raises the acid content so much that everytime you go for a swim, you come out missing 3 layers of skin.

    Or some chemist hacker figures out a way to add "pee" to your pool by modifying what chemicals the program puts out.

    Just food for thought. ;)

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    -- Dan
  3. "Several shell scripts for chlorination".... by nakaduct · · Score: 1, Redundant

    ... and Tripwire to turn it purple if someone pees in it.