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               Sound card (Most motherboards             Local consumer electronics outlet
have a sound card built-in, so an                     (music and movies)                                  or online store
extra card is unnecessary.)
Speakers and a microphone                      To play and record audio                             Local consumer electronics outlet
(music and movies)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â or online store
D-Link DSM-320 or Netgear                       Play music                                                    Online stores or auctions
MP101
Logitech Orbit or Quickcam Pro             Webcam and video                                            Online stores or auctions
4000Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â conferencing
SPA-3000Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Voice over IPÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Online stores or auctions
CM11A                                                         X10 PC serial interface                                        Online stores or auctions
controller
X10 modules                                              Appliance and lamp                                           Smarthome.com, local consumer
control   Â                                                               electronics outlet, online store,
or auction site
CM18A kit                                                   Wireless control of X10                                      Online auctions
modules
Wireless X10 modules (optional)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â RF control of X10Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â X10, Smarthome.com, and online
auctions