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Re:How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb? by yetihehe on Thursday December 10, 2020 @08:00AM (#25373197)
After debugging configuration error for last 7 days, where even logs didn't help because manufacturer decided to use reference clock from different pin which was not documented officially to be able to do this - moder IoT sucks, because chip manufacturers release documentation as confidential and then firmware is implemented by hardware guys. As a programmer who can design some simple digital circuits, I could very mean things about HW guys doing SW/Fw, but I can see how much my HW skills suck and how funny my designs look from the other side.
Re:How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb? by rusk on Thursday December 10, 2020 @12:42PM (#25376226)
What I’m finding is the components themselves are so cheap ... if you’ve a little knowledge you can rig up your own IOT setup that you actually have control over for pennies. Raspberry Pi is a great place to start.
Re:How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb? by yetihehe on Friday December 11, 2020 @07:22AM (#25384946)
You are VERY underestimating knowledge required to do this. Most people don't even know what is an ip address (and google wants to even remove url bar). How will they setup a server to control their devices?
Re:How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb? by rusk on Friday December 11, 2020 @04:26PM (#25391236)
I’m not talking most people. I’m saying what little knowledge I have on this topic has saved me hundreds if not thousands on my home setup and I have complete control over it
Re:How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb? by jankotek on Thursday December 10, 2020 @08:12AM (#25373293)
In IoT only one person is needed to change a light bulb. But it will take 7 days of soldering, debuging and reverse engineering :)
Re:How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb? by drran on Thursday December 10, 2020 @08:47AM (#25373616)
Clean room reverse engineering requires two.
Re:How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb? by clankyclanker on Thursday December 10, 2020 @09:21AM (#25373941)
Don’t forget the lawyer required to vet the process.
Re:How many GNU/Linux users are needed to change a light bulb? by folmar on Thursday December 10, 2020 @04:59PM (#25379323)
I have a rubber stamp so I can vet anything myself.