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nadler
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Dave,
Will the next PH beta include support for global cache or is it further away? I'm still looking at IR solutions and want to plan accordingly.
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TonyNo
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Looks like it uses TCP sockets, so the existing socket support would work (if that helps you).
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Dave had mentioned in several older threads that Global Cache support was coming (after Elk support). I don't know exactly what that means or if it will add more functionality than the existing socket support.
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Noel,
It's further away. I just got in contact with Global Cache and am in the midst of forming a partner alliance with them. They appear very interested in PowerHome adding support for they're product.
Hopefully I'll have a development unit soon and I'll be able to give a better estimate of timeframe.
Dave.
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not to appear uninformed, but what's "global cache" ? 
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Cicero, you can find info on Global Cache at their website here.
As I understand it, it's hardware that allows you to send IR commands and RS232 commands and attach some sensors through your network. So if you have cat 5e or 6 hardwired to all your rooms (like I do) you would just plug this unit into your LAN and be able to control stereo, TV, drapes and whatever over the LAN.
It seems to me that it would eliminate a lot of wiring and consolidate a lot of separate systems (i.e. IR, RS232, sensors). For me it would eliminate USB-UIRT, Powermids, separate RS-232 wiring and extra RS-232 ports that I will eventually need on my computer.The prices seem pretty reasonable as well ($145 street for entry level).
With PH involved the possibilities seem almost endless.
Noel
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Sweet! i don't have cabling all through my house, and don't really need it, but it does sounds like a SWEET system!
Thanks Noel!
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