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