Lenix vs. Windows?? and MORE!!

[James Northrup]

Perhaps you should consider putting a wavelan hub in your car, and worry
more about attaching different computers by wireless ether than which
hardcore system to mount and how.  a laptop could interoperate just fine
witha  tuning program with network ports by using a wireless NIC. so could
your house.


 -----Original Message-----
From: owner-gmecm at diy-efi.org [mailto:owner-gmecm at diy-efi.org]On Behalf Of
AntiVenmVette007 at aol.com
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 11:51 AM
To: gmecm at diy-efi.org
Subject: Lenix vs. Windows?? and MORE!!



    OK, I need computer GURU help, please. I have traded my Portable Pioneer
  DVD player for 2 Pentium III Computers. One is a 450Mhz the other is a
  700Mhz. I plan to permanently mount the 700 in my Vette, and the 450 in
the
  house. I will also be gladly loosing AOL for a Cable Modem.
    My main question is, what Soft/Hardware should I use for the 700 in the
  Vette to tune my Computer?? Dia-Com?? And what Operating system should I
  use?? Lenix or Windows XP?? I know nothing of Lenix, tho it has been
  recommended for my application by many. I also know little about windows,
and
  the New XP. Since I am relatively computer illiterate at the moment. I do
  have 2 friends willing to help me learn. One uses Lenix the other uses XP
and
  both are very literate.
     I need to also inform you all of my exact intentions for the Vette's
  Computer (the Pentium that is). OK, for one, I have BW/Infrared and color
  cameras. I plan to mount one, forward facing, on the rear view mirror.
This
  one will be used to record drag races and such, and to help with my poor
  night vision. The second will be mounted in either the "O" of the
"CORVETTE"
  insignia, or the third brake light, used mainly as a reversing aid, and to
  help see since I have Limo tinted windows. =) These will be hooked to the
  Computer at all times using a Video "IN" card.
     Secondly, I will be integrating the Vats and Viper Alarm Systems
already
  in place (Mass Proximity sensors, Pager Warning System, Multiple shock
  sensors, and window roll-up/down module) , with the computer, and a cell
  phone Modem (PCS). This way I will be able to access my Computer in the
Vette
  over the "Net" and hopefully, if all goes well be able to Interact with
those
  systems using the modem (to make a very long story shorter).
     I also have a 17.3" SGI LCD Monitor, cordless keyboard/mouse. The Disk
  burner and floppy drive will be mounted in the dash/glovebox area. I also
  have 2 removable hard drives.
     A friend recommended a "Ricochet" modem inplace of the cell phone
modem.
  Anybody have experience with one of these??
     I know of some electronics companies making circuit boards with
multiple
  12 volt relays that are controlled by your PC, this is what I plan to use
to
  interface the PC with the Alarm system.
     I hope to be able to use the Computer to "Authorize" who I let drive
the
  car by either Password or Voice Recognition (XP comes with this) So that
only
  the people who I previously authorize will be able to use it, and certain
  "accessories" when IM away. This will also insure that only certain people
  can use certain things. Like when my girlfriend drives the car, I can shut
  the NOS off automatically with her "User" controls when she enters the
car,
  for example. Even if somebody stole a set of keys, they could not move the
  car an inch. Ofcoarse this is a project, tho most of what I have mentioned
I
  already poses, PC's, Cameras, Soft/Hardware,etc.
    Sorry for the huge post, I just wanted to make sure I covered everything
  in regard to what I plan on doing with the Vette/what OP System would best
  suit my needs.
   TIA for any input.
       Justin (88 Vette, Super Sonic office on wheels) P


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