x10 control from computer

["John" <weekender_ny@xxxxxxxxx>]

I am looking for a neat soultion to send and recieve x10 commands on my
computer
(windows machine but might move to linux at some point). I would like
to code
my home automation using X10 from python. I bought the usb powerlinc
from
smarthome which is almost useless (since i tried HCA/girder/Smarthome
manager)
but none allows me to code stuff in python (recieve and send commands).

Does anyone know what is the easiest way to do this? What equipment
should I buy?

Thanks,
--j