What Is the State of Linux Security DVR Software?

StonyCreekBare writes "I am wondering what slashdotters have to offer on the idea of Linux based security systems, especially DVR software. I am aware of Zoneminder, but wonder what else is out there? Are there applications that will not only monitor video cameras, but motion sensors and contact closure alarms? What is state of the art in this area, and how do the various Linux platforms stack up in comparison to dedicated embedded solutions? Will these 'play nice' with other software, such as Asterisk, and Misterhouse? Can one server host three or four services applications of this nature, assuming CPU/memory/disk resources are sufficient?"

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State: a gaping hole

[Anonymous Coward]

A gaping hole, much like goatse.

WTF?

[mpapet]

"I am wondering what slashdotters have to offer on the idea of Linux based security systems, especially DVR software....

This is a troll post. The reason being, there is *something* out there to name that's GPL, but none of which would satisfy the author. I believe the way the question is constructed gives the author's actual intentions right up front. She/he wants to feel good about buying something off the shelf and reinforce his/her sense of 'getting a good deal.'

Just buy one better of the things all your friends have and then lie about the price paid. That's the American way.

FYI, this is the common marketing problem with being 'the other' alternative. In this case Linux actually drives more adoption of Mac/Win platforms. There is also a more vexing social problem with choosing the third alternative. It increases peer group insecurity. Few consumers can tolerate so much peer group insecurity. I would lump the author in that group.