[MLUG - DISCUSSION] net-enabled microcontrollers for appliances, VCRs, stereos

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Sat, 1 Dec 2001, Spurling, Shannon wrote:

> I have a question. This may sound bad, but what is the deal with every
> one trying to make every thing digital and computerized? I mean, there
> is a time and place for every thing. The whole idea of wiring my
> toaster up, while it might be a good thing to do for fun in the dorms,
> is totaly stupid.


I have also wondered about that kind of thing.  People talk about getting
their refrigerators on the internet.  Why?  They say that someday we'll
have our refrigerators tell us what when we are running low on milk.  OK,
but that day is a long way off!

On the other hand, if I could connect to my VCR and stereo via the 'net,
I'd do it.  If I could program my VCR from my office, or better still,
from a PDA, I definitely would.  I want that now.  Is anyone producing
that yet?

Mike

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