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Re: Newbe question. Is it possible to control IR devices with a newer laptop?

Subject: Re: Newbe question. Is it possible to control IR devices with a newer laptop?
From: shb*NO*SPAM*@comporium.net (Si Ballenger)
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 18:07:21 GMT
Newsgroups: comp.home.automation
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On Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:53:15 GMT, Rev <rev@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I am just curious. With just software and the coresponding remote
>codes for each device, can I use my laptop as a central remote? It is
>a new Toshiba A70.  I program in VB, Java and C so I thought it might
>be a good learning project to undertake if it is possible.

Your laptop would need some type of IR output hardware to
communicate with the desired devices.

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