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size=2>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.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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class=834175016-08092001> </SPAN>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
owner-gmecm@diy-efi.org [mailto:owner-gmecm@diy-efi.org]<B>On Behalf Of
</B>AntiVenmVette007@aol.com<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, September 07, 2001 11:51
AM<BR><B>To:</B> gmecm@diy-efi.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Lenix vs. Windows?? and
MORE!!<BR><BR></DIV></FONT></FONT>
<BLOCKQUOTE><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT size=2><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 <BR><BR> </FONT>
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