Re: Learning Resources

["Holger" <hes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Very good. Too bad the public does not know what "proprietary" means in this
industry until they try to get rid of the company that put it in!


"Stanley Barthfarkle" <sbarth@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Don't listen to this. The AT&T 8000 is the professional alarm equivalent
> to a Yugo automobile on cinder blocks.
>
> What I would do:
> a)- Get 3 bids from small, local, reputable alarm installation companies.
> If any show "high-pressure, buy-it-now" sales tactics- throw them out and
> call another. Avoid the large chain companies- you will not get what you
> pay for.
> b)- Use the info gleaned from their bids to evaluate whether you
> can/should/want to install it yourself.
> c)- Call your insurance agent to inquire about possible discounts for
> having a monitored system.
> d)- Install system- Insist on using non-proprietary equipment (non-
> "company-branded" equipment such as ADT or Brinks.) Whether you do it
> yourself or have it done for you, be sure it's done right to avoid
> problems which will lead to it not being used. Be sure everyone in the
> household has their own separate code and knows how to use the system.
> Have at least a couple of smoke detectors installed, if monitored.
> e)- Go on vacation. Be amazed that you're not consumed with worry that
> something will happen while you're gone.
> f)- Go on a business trip. Be amazed that you're not consumed with worry
> that something will happen to your family while you're gone.
> g)- Go to sleep. Be amazed that you're not consumed with worry that
> something will happen while you're asleep.
>
>
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> "Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> "Seeker" <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> I have been reading this group for a little while now and am still
>>> confused about what options are best for me.  I'm looking to install
>>> some kind of security system to protect my family.  The house I live in
>>> is about 30 years old and is a split, so running wire isn't too bad.  I
>>> have experience with running network cable but not to doors or windows,
>>> of course.  Are there some online resources someone can recommend so I
>>> can educate myself about the options available?  Being a technical guy,
>>> I'd like to learn a bit about how the various systems work.  Thanks in
>>> advance.
>>
>> I suggest doing a search on Google for "AT&T 8000", it should suit your
>> needs
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