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First off the Windows vs Linux vs ?? debate is one that will go on forever. Just like Ford vs Chevy, Coke vs Pepsi, Zig-bee or Z-Wave, Crestron or AMX or any other comparison. Both have pros and cons. Everyone has an opinion. Try to get a Mercedes guy to go to BMW. You're wasting your time. Its...

Does anyone know of any open source HA software besides LinuxMCE and Pluto varieties? I looked at the "The Ultimate Home Automation Software List" but surprised there's not more out there. LinuxMCE and Pluto might be the most evolved but looking for something different I guess. Any input...

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First what kind of "Cable" do you need? Coax? Well you're not going to find one with a pull string. Cat5? Any "Good" cat5 is going to have a pull string. Security 22/4 22/2, to small for a pull srting. There's a ton of distributors out there, I would suggest you find one either local or one...

Seriously, anyone ever hear the term, KISS??? Not profesional enough? You want something that sticks out in the clients name. The one thing you need is somehing that differentiates you and makes you stand out from other companies. How many ABC Electrical, Plumbing, Framing, Trim, Name your...

What are you using for your Cat5 to Component? Do you have a seperate pair? You can try changing the wiring configuraton, but more then likely, like mdesmarais said, you are most likely injecting noise into the line. This typically happens through the neutral so changing circuits isn't going to...

I'm not to familiar with CQC or MainLobby but typically how a touchscreen's UI works is ther's two parts. You have the front end (graphics) and the back end (programming/code) If you are able to extract the graphics only you would be able to use them else where, you would just need to develop or...

Back to your original question you may want to consider running conduit. Its cheap and when the HDMI thing doesn't pan out you can run whatevers next.