Re: pc based security intrusion and camera system

[ABC <3940@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I hate to break it to you, but the technology used in most alarm
systems hasn't changed much in 35 years.  It is simply lagging because
of attitudes such as yours.  The newer PoE devices are so far advanced
over what existed 10 years ago, you can't even begin to compare.  So,
legacy...yes.

While I agree that a alarm control panel is probably more reliable,
that due to the fact that the features are much more limited.
You can keep your attitude that PC/LAN based systems are not the way
to go, but you will find yourself out of a job in 10 years.

I would suggest you take a look at the IP based video system coming
out now and get with the times.  We run one that hasn't been down in
over 100 days due to redundant power and solid configuration.

Sure, PC based systems aren't 100% reliable, but a 1 speed bicycle is
probably more reliable than a car.  Do you still ride around on a 1
speed bicycle.

I didn't think so.



On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:38:08 -0700, "Bob La Londe" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>"ABC" <3940@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
>Legacy Alarm?  LOL.
>
>You may choose to try and redefine things to be the way you think they
>should be, but until Microsquish is run out of the business there will never
>be a PC based alarm that is anywhere near as reliable as a standard simple
>proprietary alarm control panel.
>
>Now, if you want to try something else instead, you might consider upgrading
>your alarm panel and keypads to something newer.  Something compatible with
>a home automation package.  It would be capable of sending alarm information
>to your automation software, but would never be dependent on a PC to
>operate.  (You may still not be happy though.  Most of those "legacy" alarms
>that send info to PC like to talk to a "legacy" RS-232 ports.)  ROFL.
>
>I suggest you ask about features and options in comp.home.automation  There
>are a lot of guys over there into the DIY automation scene.
>
>Actually there are some panels out there with some pretty cool ethernet
>add-on modules that can transmit data over LAN WAN or Internet.  Just need
>to find a compatible automation package or write your own interface.
>
>Quit trying to make your PC the center of everything though.  PC based
>recording is is Eh!, but it works ok if you don't do anything else on that
>PC and you set it up for atleast weekly auto re-boot.  Daily would be
>better.
>
>On the other hand if this is your sole hobby and you like tinkering with it
>every day and maybe you would have fun making a PC-en-stein and coaxing it
>along.
>
>--
>Bob La Londe
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