[Hai-users] A More "Open" Security/Automation Platform

[Byron Peebles]

I've grown somewhat tired of the proprietary nature of the Aegis 2000 
units I've been
trying to support over the last five years, and my New years Resolution 
is to see if I can
find a more "open" platform for future work.  Now my definition of 
"open" is possibly a
little different:  Linux-based, Embedded, with a decent control 
programming language,
like Python or Perl or something you can buy a book about.

A good example would be the Linksys NSLU2, which many people have hacked 
to provide
Linux access and dedicated services.  So, I would develop my control 
routines in a more documented languages.

Has anyone encountered a more open solution that doesn't require the 
power and
administration of a PC?  I'm really thinking embedded is the only way to 
go,.  ( i did
fool with the CPU-XA awhile ago - something more complete would be nice.)

A plus would be for the unit to run 100% from battery, but have a 
charger instead of a wall wart power cube.