If you’re committed to using Linux smart home technologies to automate your house, you’re going to need some supplies. The following table lists hardware you may want, tells you what it’s used for and where to buy it. Grab your credit card and head to your favorite electronics vendor!
| Device | Use | Buy It Here |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless network interface card | Wireless network access | Local consumer electronics outlet, online store, or auction site |
| Video capture card or device | Personal video recorder | Local consumer electronics outlet, online store, or auction site |
| CD/DVD burner (optical drive) | Burning CDs and DVDs | Local consumer electronics outlet or online store |
| Sound card (Most motherboards have a sound card built-in, so an extra card is unnecessary.) | To play and record audio (music and movies) | Local consumer electronics outlet or online store |
| Speakers and a microphone | To play and record audio (music and movies) | Local consumer electronics outlet or online store |
| D-Link DSM-320 or Netgear MP101 | Play music | Online stores or auctions |
| Logitech Orbit or Quickcam Pro 4000 | Webcam and video conferencing | Online stores or auctions |
| SPA-3000 | Voice over IP | Online stores or auctions |
| CM11A | X10 PC serial interface controller | Online stores or auctions |
| X10 modules | Appliance and lamp control | Smarthome.com, local consumer electronics outlet, online store, or auction site |
| CM18A kit | Wireless control of X10 modules | Online auctions |
| Wireless X10 modules (optional) | RF control of X10 | X10, Smarthome.com, and online auctions |
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Source:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/musthave-hardware-for-linux-smart-home-projects.html
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