Aside from a computer controlled remote system, there is a swell big buck option. Go to crestron.com or panja.com and dig on the rs232/432 to IR controllers. One can go so far as to physically attach an IR probe to each device and control it (one way) thru 232 commands sent by a fancy box. Big control systems can read info from room and processor temp to network traffic and the latest controllers are being built with IP address' for an even more infinite range of control sources. If you are like me however, to build something cool would carry a $20k tag. If you really want to hate this megebuck type of rig - think about every ms board, confrence, training, breifing, and exec room well outfitted with same gear.
It's good to hear that some local authorities will not bend to the pull of big buisness. BIG buisness that will ultimately suck the last $ from a comsumer when we all realize the music on bootleg and indy sites (+usenet) is actually better than the latest from sting and brit(sic) spears. I'm not holding my breath.
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Aside from a computer controlled remote system, there is a swell big buck option. Go to crestron.com or panja.com and dig on the rs232/432 to IR controllers. One can go so far as to physically attach an IR probe to each device and control it (one way) thru 232 commands sent by a fancy box. Big control systems can read info from room and processor temp to network traffic and the latest controllers are being built with IP address' for an even more infinite range of control sources. If you are like me however, to build something cool would carry a $20k tag. If you really want to hate this megebuck type of rig - think about every ms board, confrence, training, breifing, and exec room well outfitted with same gear.
It's good to hear that some local authorities will not bend to the pull of big buisness. BIG buisness that will ultimately suck the last $ from a comsumer when we all realize the music on bootleg and indy sites (+usenet) is actually better than the latest from sting and brit(sic) spears. I'm not holding my breath.