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RE: Re: MainLobby Ver 2.0


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  • Subject: RE: Re: MainLobby Ver 2.0
  • From: "Kevin Hawkins" <lists@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 17:34:24 -0000
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Before I too dive into having a look at MainLobby, could someone just answer
two simple questions for me .



1)       Does MainLobby support multiple clients in any intelligent way ? Or
is it effectively the same application just running on different PC's - is
there any client server relationship at all. For example if I had a graphic
representing a lamp that was displayed and controlled from one screen -
would the graphic state 'ON' or 'OFF' be updated in real time on the other
screen.  Could I display what's  playing (perhaps an album cover) on one
screen and keep a separate screen updated and in synch ?



2)       Is there a way to display text on a ML client button or text area -
for example the name of the playing DVD and other info or perhaps the text
of an incoming email ?



..or am I missing the point of ML - perhaps.



Kevin







-----Original Message-----
From: Nikola Kasic [mailto:nikola@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 20 January 2003 16:12
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: MainLobby Ver 2.0



O.K.
I would say that most of the automators on this group, who use PC based
controller (Homeseer, Autom8it, Mister House...) have server in node 0
running 24/7 and use web access. Node 0 is usually in loft/basement/garage
and not so conveniently located. Therefore web access is essential (e.g. on
Tablet PC, IE running in kiosk mode)
Looking forward to see socket server soon.

Cheers,
Nik
  -----Original Message-----
  From: mcascio1979 <mario@xxxxxxx> [mailto:mario@xxxxxxx]
  Sent: 20 January 2003 15:16
  To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx   Subject: [ukha_d] Re: MainLobby Ver 2.0


  Hi Nik,

  I do plan on adding a Socket Server which will allow for 2way
  communication and some other really cool things.  You can control
  other computer from MainLobby using Girder though.

  Right now, there isn't a way to control MainLobby from a webpage, but
  once the socket server is setup, that could change quickly.

  Best,

  Mario Cascio
  Cinemar
  http://www.cinemaronline.com


  --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Nikola Kasic" <nikola@k...> wrote:
  > Mario,
  > Regarding wec accessibility, Jason probably thought of being able
  to install
  > MainLobby on the server and accessing it from other PC's via web
  interface.
  > That's the route all the software is taking. I would certainly
  prefer it,
  > then having to install local copy to each machine (if I understood
  it
  > right). That way you instantly get access from all your machines
  with web
  > browser, even remotely, from internet.
  > And you need CM12 and other hardware installed on server only.
  >
  > Regards,
  > Nik
  >   -----Original Message-----
  >   From: mcascio1979 <mario@w...> [mailto:mario@w...]
  >   Sent: 18 January 2003 17:50
  >   To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx   >   Subject: [ukha_d] Re: MainLobby Ver 2.0
  >
  >
  >   Hi Jason,
  >
  >   Regarding the Pronto - I'm working on a plugin that will allow the
  >   user to automate export for the Pronto, but here's a thread that
  has
  >   a link to some MainLobby Pronto Scene files.  Within the thread is
  >   also a link to a tutorial I posted:
  >   http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?
  >   s=&postid=1753914&highlight=pronto+mainlobby#post1753914
  >
  >   For the PocketPC - there is a software called NetRemote which will
  >   convert your Pronto CCF to the PocketPC.  So if you complete the
  step
  >   above, you can quickly convert it for your PocketPC.
  >
  >   Not sure what you mean by web accessible?  Do you mean, can you
  surf
  >   the internet from MainLobby?  If so, I'm also working on WebLobby
  >   which will allow you to create your own Browser complete with ML
  >   buttons and background skins.
  >
  >   Once more features have been added to MainLobby, you'll start to
  some
  >   really cool animated buttons, backgrounds and other elements.  I
  even
  >   have some other designers working on private button collections.
  So
  >   there will be many more options to choose from in the future.
  >
  >   The license works per household unless it's commercial in
  nature.  So
  >   you can put it on each of your devices with one license.  If
  >   commercial, it would be required for each machine ML runs on.
  >
  >   Regards,
  >
  >   Mario Cascio
  >   Cinemar
  >   http://www.cinemaronline.com
  >
  >
  >   --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Jason Lee" <jasonjlee@n...> wrote:
  >   > Mario,
  >   >
  >   > On the last update email I received, it suggested using
  mainlobby
  >   for
  >   > pocket pc and pronto...
  >   >
  >   > How exactly is that done?
  >   >
  >   > and while i'm asking questions...
  >   >
  >   > Mainlobby is not web accessible at all is it?, or is that how
  the
  >   > pocketpc is done?
  >   >
  >   > I love the animation in the interface btw, nothing I've seen
  looks
  >   quite
  >   > that good..
  >   >
  >   > Another question..
  >   >
  >   > Is the license per site,(IE running a slightly different
  interface
  >   on a
  >   > fuji point 510 than the HTPC) or per machine? (In which case it
  >   could
  >   > get quite expensive)...
  >   >
  >   > TIA
  >   >
  >   > J
  >
  >
  >
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