RE: MSN Messanger as home control interface anyone?

[Scott Crowther <scrowther@xxxxxxx>]

I've never used MSN messenger, but if its anything like AIM,
then you do need to 'OK' the addition if a new buddy before
they can talk to you.

Also, AIM is accessible through any browser if you go to the
aol.co.uk site and use their remote 'Quick Buddy' service
which I've found to be quick and reliable, so no need to have
control over computers you don't own - just need net access.

Of course, I have NO IDEA what you're proposing to do, so there's
probably some reason why it wouldn't work with AIM (apart from the
lack of Microsoft involvement of course!)


Scott Crowther
Intamac Systems Ltd

t: +44 (0)1604 679262
e. scrowther@xxxxxxx
w. www.intamac.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Gordon [mailto:paul_gordon@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 07 December 2001 15:35
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] MSN Messanger as home control interface anyone?


Also, it's true that a browser is a more universal client, but TBH, when
I'm

travelling I usually carry my laptop around and use that from wherever I
am.

I also have various PC's dotted around at relatives houses, which I use
when

I'm there, which again, I have control of...

I've never used (or even been in) an internet cafe in my life!!

Paul G.





>From: "Andy Laurence" <andylaurence@xxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
>To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: [ukha_d] MSN Messanger as home control interface anyone?
>Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 12:51:48 -0000
>
> > Now I know you could say why use IM when you could just use the
Homeseer
>web
> > interface, but personally, I think this would be pretty cool! -
any
> > comments/thoughts/ideas?
>
>How about security?  Anyone could IM your server, type HELP and be
turning
>off your security systems.  Also, you need to install IM on every
machine
>in
>the world you use for control.  Most PCs on the Internet have a
browser, so
>the web interface sounds a better solution.  It would be one hell of a
lot
>quicker though.
>
>Andy
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