Re: Software/LAN remote control

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Hi!

Frode V. Fjeld "fr...@ne..." wrote:

> Chris Birkinshaw <ch...@po...> writes:

>> For windows there is a utility called NetRemote which allows a Pocket
>> PC with WLAN, or a PC with touchscreen on the LAN etc to control your
>> home theatre PC.  As far as I'm aware there is nothing like this for
>> linux, but could be done if there was a piece of software which
>> generated LIRC network commands - for example a Java app with
>> customisable buttons.

> I'm also interested in this. I have a mythtv box that I'd like to
> control via LIRC. I intend to build an IR receiver, but I'd also like
> very much to be able to generate the LIRC events from my laptop(s). Any
> news or pointers?

You can inject LIRC events using the irsend tool. Take a look at the  
SIMULATE command.

Christoph