OK, the idea of Linux powering a smart home is not some fantasy - it’s the real deal, folks.

Ok. So you’ve got yourself a Linux Desktop PC, a Linux NAS (or not) and you’re wondering what can I do next? Well, you can pick up Linux Smart Home for Dummies and start working on some really cool home automation, networking, and communication projects put together by Neil Cherry – the website publisher of Linux Home Automation (aka Linux HA).

A smart home’s a happy home! Teach yours lots of new tricks with Linux. Not only can you arrange automation for lights, appliances, and watering the lawn, you can also build your own TV recorder, pipe music throughout the house, set up a severe weather alert, and control everything from your Web browser….Source: eHomeUpgrade