Hello, I am 58 and live in Oregon. I am a dedicated Linux nerd and have just started using security systems. I have a Night Owl which I am not happy with, and was given a LTD2508FD. I will be trying to make it work on my home network as well as with cloud backup and remote viewing.
From what I have seen in the first half hour looking around here, this is a area with lots of interesting issues.