Okalany Daniel wrote thus on 3/16/11 11:26 AM: >>>> This is why my microwave does NOT have an IP address! >>> >>> but it will...someday >> >> Hmm, where are we headed? >> Log into its Web UI, click "start cooking" ? >> >> Now, give me 3 *serious* use cases for an IP-enabled microwave. > > 1. Send an alert to my phone and laptop, when the chicken/beef has finished > defrosting
Seriously :) ? > 2. Alert me when it needs servicing. I've not 'serviced' my microwave in 10 years. And after this long, I really want a new one. > 3. Pause the movie I'm watching after warming whatever I've put inside (if > my TV is IP enabled) so I go pick it up, then continue. Microwave pauses your movie.. > BONUS: > 4. Call/SMS the guy who fixes it without me even knowing. sigh.. I asked for *serious* use cases Daniel. eb _______________________________________________ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
