Posted by
ryuzaki0
on from the do-it-yourself-toll-gate dept.
MC68040 writes "The guy at this site managed to build something together that's actually quite neat in the way he built it, all hand-crafted system that uses a linux box to unlock his door. Maybe not the coolest of solutions, but actually a pretty good idea as for security in my humble opinion."
Does he have to scan a can of Spam to check his e-mail?
Note: Don't blame me, only one post and it's already/.ed, how am I supposed to read it?
-- Comment forecast: Bits of genius surrounded by a sea of mediocrity.
Re:And to scan the barcodes
by
Harald+Paulsen
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· Score: 4, Funny
CutCats are cool, I got a friend in the USA to send me one. Thought about hooking it up to a computer near my refridgerator to keep track of groceries and expiration dates.
Hmm, imagine using it for access entry. "Sorry, you have to carry a bottle of jolt to gain access here", or "what, a pepsi!? No access for you!"
Now that we're in, I say we Slashdot his liquor cabinet. =)
-- ...oOOo..'(_)'..oOOo...
web / security server?
by
olrs
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· Score: 4, Funny
I hope his security system isn't on the same box as his webserver or we may have just locked him out of his house... hope its not raining.
Re:Slashdot record?
by
DarthWiggle
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· Score: 5, Funny
Maybe/. could start offering a prepackaged "Port 80 Flood Kit - Get the pride of being slashdotted without having to work for it." Say $1000 a pop. It's better than spending the money on advertising.
Geek 1: Hey, guys, I got slashdotted! Geek 2: Woah! No way! Geek 1: Yep. *smug* Chick: He's so dreamy...
Haven't you seen Star Wars? All you have to do to get past that is either shoot the keypad with a lazer gun, or tear it off the wall and short out the wires in the back.
From the few pictures I saw...
by
mstyne
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· Score: 4, Funny
I think this guy needs to invest in some sandpaper and some paint. Having a neat-o super keen way to get into your house is great, but if it your house looks like shit to begin with...
That's mainly why I try to avoid "pimping out" my car. What's the point of a nice paint job and a fart pipe if the brakes are failing and the engine's falling apart?
Good idea. Or maybe use some sort of mechanical device that won't open normally, but will when you insert some sort of identification device - you could make it out of metal for strength and encode the identity in notches down the side. Sure, you have to carry something, but it's small and portable, and could easily fit into a pocket.
Hey, I might see if I can patent that one...
-- ++ Say to Elrond "Hello.".
Elrond says "No.". Elrond gives you some lunch.
Re:And to scan the barcodes
by
Frater+219
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· Score: 5, Funny
Hmm, imagine using it for access entry. "Sorry, you have to carry a bottle of jolt to gain access here", or "what, a pepsi!? No access for you!"
] inventory
You are currently holding the following: a set of keys, a brass lantern, a case of Jolt Cola[tm], and no tea.
] look
You are in the Cubicle of the Mountain King, with passages in all directions.
A huge green fierce programmer bars your way!
] n
You can't get by the programmer!
You're in Cubicle of Mt. King.
A huge green fierce programmer bars your way!
] drop jolt
The programmer attacks the Jolt Cola[tm], and in an astounding fury rushes off to enter the International Obfuscated C Code Contest.
] n
You are in a low north/south hallway at a hole in the floor....
Obligatory quote...
by
nautical9
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· Score: 4, Funny
Dave Bowman: Open the pod bay doors, HAL. HAL: I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.
Slashdot Mirror
Does he have to scan a can of Spam to check his e-mail? Note: Don't blame me, only one post and it's already /.ed, how am I supposed to read it?
Comment forecast: Bits of genius surrounded by a sea of mediocrity.
CutCats are cool, I got a friend in the USA to send me one. Thought about hooking it up to a computer near my refridgerator to keep track of groceries and expiration dates.
Hmm, imagine using it for access entry. "Sorry, you have to carry a bottle of jolt to gain access here", or "what, a pepsi!? No access for you!"
Harald
Now that we're in, I say we Slashdot his liquor cabinet. =)
...oOOo..'(_)'..oOOo...
I hope his security system isn't on the same box as his webserver or we may have just locked him out of his house... hope its not raining.
Maybe /. could start offering a prepackaged "Port 80 Flood Kit - Get the pride of being slashdotted without having to work for it." Say $1000 a pop. It's better than spending the money on advertising.
Geek 1: Hey, guys, I got slashdotted!
Geek 2: Woah! No way!
Geek 1: Yep. *smug*
Chick: He's so dreamy...
Haven't you seen Star Wars? All you have to do to get past that is either shoot the keypad with a lazer gun, or tear it off the wall and short out the wires in the back.
I think this guy needs to invest in some sandpaper and some paint. Having a neat-o super keen way to get into your house is great, but if it your house looks like shit to begin with...
That's mainly why I try to avoid "pimping out" my car. What's the point of a nice paint job and a fart pipe if the brakes are failing and the engine's falling apart?
PAINT YOUR HOUSE
mstyne: real name, no gimmicks
Then, when the computer restarts when the power comes on (because he's using a linux box) he can say "I CANT OPEN THE FSCKING DOOR!!!!!!"
I'm the Devil the Windows users warned you about.
Good idea. Or maybe use some sort of mechanical device that won't open normally, but will when you insert some sort of identification device - you could make it out of metal for strength and encode the identity in notches down the side. Sure, you have to carry something, but it's small and portable, and could easily fit into a pocket.
Hey, I might see if I can patent that one...
++ Say to Elrond "Hello.".
Elrond says "No.". Elrond gives you some lunch.
] inventory
You are currently holding the following: a set of keys, a brass lantern, a case of Jolt Cola[tm], and no tea.
] look
You are in the Cubicle of the Mountain King, with passages in all directions.
A huge green fierce programmer bars your way!
] n
You can't get by the programmer!
You're in Cubicle of Mt. King.
A huge green fierce programmer bars your way!
] drop jolt
The programmer attacks the Jolt Cola[tm], and in an astounding fury rushes off to enter the International Obfuscated C Code Contest.
] n
You are in a low north/south hallway at a hole in the floor ....
Dave Bowman: Open the pod bay doors, HAL.
HAL: I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.