[LHA-misc] Help - So many linux HA options

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Hi everyone,  I'm new to the Linux HA thing. I've been running my system with 
a custom written home automation software I wrote under Windows. I've been 
using Unix for 15 years+ (Linux for 5 years) so its became time to research 
the Linux Alternatives.

Thanks Mr. Cherry for the great web site and articals.
The automation devices I have:
CM-11A
Nirvis Slink-e
Statnet
RCS Thermostat (X10)
Napco


For X10 (and some other interafces) these are the alternatives I see with 
open Source: 
   Either using Dan Lanciani's X10d  and Homedaemon (no user interface??)
Or,
  Heyu and Xtend (Heyu works pretty well, but I couldn't get Xtend to work or 
the user interface)
Or,
  Bruce Winter's Mister House (Huge perl app, monilithic, crashed on my 
machine easily, but Lot's of interfaces supported and lots of features)

Now finnally the questions, 

I've looked at source forge project (LinuxHA) and it appears this is only for 
the HCS system (is that true)? Is linux HA focusing on the HCS stuff or are 
there plans to add devices to Linux platform (and how would that happen?)

Is the idea to build upon the X10d (or similar program for each interface)? 
How does the architecture handle many differing interfaces (sockets, shared 
memory)? What about user interface (is there any for the Homedaemon)? Any 
Documenattion for using HomeDaemon's CGI?

Also finally, Does anyone have any experience with the commercial packages 
available for Linux Home automation  (ECS).

Thanks,
H. Gunner