[ale] Linux-based building security / building automation / video surveillance

[lists at serioustechnology.com (Geoffrey)]

Brian W. Neu wrote:
> I was poking around a bit this afternoon and found "ZoneMinder" which is 
> a video surveillance app for Linux.
> 
> I could not find any project for building access.  I would have a very 
> hard time believing that none exists.  I found the COBA Group, but it's 
> a closed source project. 
> 
> Does anyone know of a Linux-based building automation/security system ?
> 
> Also, has anyone done a commercial install with ZoneMinder ?  Running it 
> at home?

I'm using motion at home.  It watches my driveway.  Pops an image up on 
my screen when it detects anything.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

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