Greetings.
For a new home build we are looking to get HS on Linux. With the exception of my wife's Mac we've been a Linux-only home for many years. I even have the kids starting to learn ksh and python.
I know there is a limit of some plugins but I am planning on using HS on Linux for our home build. My question here comes down to the HS SEL-Pro box vs building a dedicated Linux box and installing an HS Pro license.
I know my wife would be more comfortable with the SEL-Pro purchase. It's a small, dedicated machine that already has all compatibility items worked out and is simple setup and run. I am interested in it for these same reasons. My only concern is possible port or card expansion down the road.
As mentioned elsewhere I intend to use a DSC security system. We will also have a number of zWave devices around the house, some IP cameras, 3-4 dedicated HTPC computers running Kodi (some Pi based and some full build) and some multi-zone audio (these last two will be asked about more later).
We will leverage some voice control as secondary control but I will ask about this more on a dedicated question. I understand we have limited voices available in Linux ( 1? ) but except for that I believe it's as functional as the Windows versions.
I don't think anything I'm considering at this point would need the serial port which is missing on the SEL, and I don't believe I am dependent on any other external expansion. But of course I'm still trying to understand a few details so I wanted to put the question out here.
advTHANKSance!
-Lawrence
For a new home build we are looking to get HS on Linux. With the exception of my wife's Mac we've been a Linux-only home for many years. I even have the kids starting to learn ksh and python.
I know there is a limit of some plugins but I am planning on using HS on Linux for our home build. My question here comes down to the HS SEL-Pro box vs building a dedicated Linux box and installing an HS Pro license.
I know my wife would be more comfortable with the SEL-Pro purchase. It's a small, dedicated machine that already has all compatibility items worked out and is simple setup and run. I am interested in it for these same reasons. My only concern is possible port or card expansion down the road.
As mentioned elsewhere I intend to use a DSC security system. We will also have a number of zWave devices around the house, some IP cameras, 3-4 dedicated HTPC computers running Kodi (some Pi based and some full build) and some multi-zone audio (these last two will be asked about more later).
We will leverage some voice control as secondary control but I will ask about this more on a dedicated question. I understand we have limited voices available in Linux ( 1? ) but except for that I believe it's as functional as the Windows versions.
I don't think anything I'm considering at this point would need the serial port which is missing on the SEL, and I don't believe I am dependent on any other external expansion. But of course I'm still trying to understand a few details so I wanted to put the question out here.
advTHANKSance!
-Lawrence
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