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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?"

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  1. Why this costs $15000 by tazzzzz · · Score: 5, Informative

    I should have given some more info knowing that the site would be slashdotted...

    For that price, you get the Pluto Core, which is the Linux-based server. You get some number (unclear to me how many) of media distributors (PCs with DVD drives and network interfaces) that hook up to your TV and the Core to show video and play music. You also get "Orbiters", which are hand-held devices to which you can stream video from your security cameras and control the Pluto system.

    So, we're not talking one Linux PC. It's a whole system of stuff. I've requested more pricing info, because I'm curious how much you have to pay for the various parts. $15K is a lot of money, but this can give technically unsophisticated folks a usable "home of the future" sort of setup.

    Kevin

  2. Re:Security issues? by nvrrobx · · Score: 5, Informative

    I happen to be a developer on this project.

    It is not just one machine. The system setup is different based on each customers needs.

    Since I don't work in sales or marketing, I can't give you a full rundown, but the product does scale based on the customers specific needs.