Re: Mainlobby vs custom application (web server)?

[Rob Heyes <mh001b4520@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

a> Looking to control my cd and dvd changer (and the associated tv, amp,
a> slink-e, ocelot etc) and trying to work out if I should use mainlobby
a> etc or custom built webpages. At some point it will be extended to
a> x10 lighting but I'm not in a rush for that.

a> Is the advantage of mainlobby that it's already assembled and I just
a> need to glue the pieces together? or is there something I'm missing?
a> eg mainlobby is quicker, lighter on network traffic, offers some
a> killer feature that I'm overlooking etc.

I'd suggest taking a look at NetRemote - it's a lot less expensive.
$29.95 (for use on two client devices) and will have built in IR on
a suitably equipped Pocket PC (release is sometime next week).
Admittedly it does use Girder too, but that isn't as bad as it appears
at first.

The main advantage with MainLobby etc is that all the graphics are
supplied.

www.netremote.org

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Rob                            mailto:rob@xxxxxxx