Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Pluto: Linux-based Do-everything System

Posted by michael on from the house-of-whacks dept.

tazzzzz writes "Ever wanted an easy-to-configure, whole-house, internet-accessible, Linux-based VOIP PBX with video, PVR, firewall/router, security system, MP3 player, file server, personal web server, home automation (lights, thermostat) controller? I just came across the Pluto which claims to do all of this (and more, of course!). It'll set you back $15,000 if you're living in a small bachelor pad, but you didn't need that car anyway, did you?"

5 of 240 comments (clear)

  1. Those buttholes at anti-slash.org deleted my by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    crapflooding from this morning. What buttholes.

  2. Look at my penis. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    LOOK AT MY PENIS!!!!

  3. great by mlerner · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    you slashdot idiots just slashdotted the website.

  4. Re:Hey everybody by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Hi Taco!

  5. Re:Security issues? by dollar70 · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    How to destroy western civilization:
    --------------------
    Step 1: Learn how to fly commercial airliner(s)
    Step 2: Get on board short flights with lots of fuel.
    Step 3: Storm the cockpit and take over the controls
    Step 4: Fly plane into World Trade towers
    Step 5: Watch American government toss all human rights and civil liberties out the window.

    OK, my point may be a bit extreme, but with enough resources and cunning, you can commit any atrocity or other crimes regardless of the so called security measures. Any idiot can burn down a barn.

    This just happens to be a pretty nifty wonder gadget for the home. It's too rich for my blood, but after seeing the demo, I'm impressed with the concept. Somehow though, I doubt it will catch on in the mainstream, but not for lack of system security.

    Don't get me wrong G of T. I've seen a lot of other posts on here whining about how insecure they think this concept is, and I just picked yours out because you actually took the time to think up a step by step approach to circumventing it.

    It's good to be concerned, and sometimes a little paranoia can be your friend, but this looks like a well thought out system that deserves better than a snide dismiss.