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From: austing@Apple.COM (Glenn L. Austin)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.wanted
Subject: Re: Home automation software
Message-ID: <43949@apple.Apple.COM>
Date: 14 Aug 90 17:58:37 GMT
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Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA
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cbselle@intvax.UUCP (Colin Selleck) writes:

>Does anyone know of any home automation software for the Mac? This will
>run on a 1MB Plus and I want to control lights, sprinklers, etc.

The X-10 Computer Interface is available for the Mac, and runs on everything
(from looking at the code) from a Plus up.  A benefit is that the Plus doesn't
even have to be on all the time -- the controller has its own internal clock!

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