LinuxMCE: complete whole-house media solution

LinuxMCE is a free, open source add-on to Kubuntu including a 10' UI,
complete whole-house media solution with pvr + distributed media, and
the most advanced smarthome solution available. It is stable, easy to
use, and requires no knowledge of Linux and only basic computer skills.

FEATURES Media & Entertainment • 3D alpha-blended GUI optimized for displaying on a TV and using a remote control • Media browser presenting all content on all devices in the home on a 3D rotating cube • Plug-and-play detection and aggregation of network storage and DMA's • Built-in NAS providing centralized backup and whole-house media server • "Follow Me" Media, each family member's media follows him/her through the house • Automatically controls all existing av devices, like TV's, Stereo's, etc.) • Many control options: mobile phone, webpad, pda, phone Smart Home • Home Automation: Control lighting, climate, security, camera surveillance, and more • Communication: Phone system with auto-attendant, voice mail, call forwarding/routing for VOIP and POTS lines • Security: Uses your existing home alarm, surveillance cameras, lights, phones and tv's to notify you on your mobile phone of any security alerts with the option of reseting the alarm or broadcasting your voice in the house over the tv's Source: http://www.linuxmce.com http://wiki.linuxmce.com/index.php/Main_Page Cool Demo Video (MUST SEE): http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2176025602905109829

ScribeFire: Firefox extension to enhance blogging experience

This blog is being written using a popular Firefox extension named ScribeFire 1.4.2.

I personally find it as a great utility. I liked the concept of blogging as most often i find my relevent information in a blog written by somebody else.

ScribeFire (previously Performancing for Firefox) is a full-featured
blog editor that integrates with your browser and lets you easily post
to your blog. You can drag and drop formatted text from pages you are
browsing, take notes, and post to your blog.

You can use it as an ideal tool to take notes while surfing on the internet.I surf a lot and if i like a link, i used to create a bookmark.Using ScribeFire i can copy and paste little peices of information i like on any webpage ( including images ).

It would really help me blog more and keep sharing the useful stuff i come across.


Link to download ScribeFire