How to do simple home-automation?

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I am looking for some guide, examples, books to do simple things (automation) with Ubuntu. Like

Any idea would be appreciated,

thanks.

Clausi · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-14 10:43:35Z

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LinuxMCE is a free, open source add-on to Kubuntu.

Linux Home Automation has a lot of links.

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joebuntu · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-14 09:41:09Z

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Just this instant I stumpled upon Open Advanced Process Control (OpenAPC) in an article about home automation in a german Linux online zine.

OpenAPC screenshot

Looks quite powerful, but also complicated, I guess. Let me know if that's the right direction.

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jet · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-14 13:43:56Z

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for hardware - check Arduino controller - open-source electronics prototyping platform. Plays nice with Ubuntu

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