VPON100 0 Posted January 16, 2006 Has anyone had any experience with Linux? There are DOM chips and cards which allow you to build a DVR. I would clike to know anyones thoughts?[/u][/code] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eganson 0 Posted January 18, 2006 I've just begun playing with linux (debian/KDE) and managed to bumble through compiling the kernal & installing some software, and it impresses me what you can do with some cheap hardware and open source software. I've also been wondering what could be done so far as building something to record video... maybe in mjpeg? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmah 0 Posted January 18, 2006 http://www.zoneminder.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Securitymaster 0 Posted January 18, 2006 Well, you just gave me a reason to build a Linux box today, I have tons of spare computer parts, mostly old P4 and other models. Plus I have tons of DVR cards that I don't need. Which linux, to a begginner in Linux I should use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmah 0 Posted January 18, 2006 http://www.zoneminder.com/downloads.html Check out the live cds towards the bottom, install and watch your neighbor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper 0 Posted January 18, 2006 i don't see my neighbor on any kind of list there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas 0 Posted January 18, 2006 You ask a dangerous question: As a beginer, how would you rate your computer knowage? Are you comfortable with both hardware and software? Do you intend to learn Linux? Do you have lots of free time? Knopix if you aren't comfortable or really don't have time. Gentroo if you want to poke under the hood. Slackware is for special kinds of maschoists. Mandrake is good for beginers who have some time but want handholding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
