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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?"

2 of 240 comments (clear)

  1. Security issues? by sparrow_hawk · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Hmm... as "nifty" as this might seem, I think I'd rather my firewall be separate from my mail/mp3/whatever server.

  2. Can be done WAY cheaper by jgaynor · · Score: 5, Interesting

    How about combining IPchains, MythTV and/or Freevo with MisterHouse and some X10 equipment on a commodity $300 1.5-2 Ghz machine?