Re: Multi Server Brand CCTV Client Software ???

["Bob La Londe" <none@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"G. Morgan" <sealteam6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Bob La Londe Wrote:
>
>>I don't know if there is enough demand, but I am wondering if there are
>>any decent multiple brand compatible PC based client programs out there.
>>
>>There are several for Android and iPhone platforms, but I have not yet
>>seen one for PC. What got me thinking is I use Robert Chou's IP Cam Viewer
>>on my Android all the time for testing a variety of different remote video
>>connections. Digi-Merge, generic H.264, Dedicated Micros, Pelco, etc.
>>
>>Is there a client software package that flexible for PC or MAC?
>
> You can install Android apps. on a PC.  One way is to install Chrome OS
> in a V/M.
>
> You can also use a Raspberry Pi and install the port of Chrome OS made
> for it.  Since the Raspberry Pi is so cheap, and runs on 5V it is very
> portable and can be installed easily in a vehicle or virtually anywhere.
> You can even hide it up in the ceiling, then just SSH into it (but that
> will degrade the picture quality significantly).  It does have a HDMI
> port out, so it can be hooked to a TV set for easy & cheap viewing.  I
> suppose you can use an HDMI extender and run the video signal a long way
> over CAT5, and use SSH on a PC to control it.

Long way over Cat 5?  Uk to Mexico to NY to Spain?