These links may help anyone who is into "managing microwaves" through Linux:
http://sdcc10.ucsd.edu/~swbrown/ppower/index.html
http://members.home.net/ncherry/
AFAIK, these home automation software can already switch lights on and off
(and even dim them!) but I could not find any specific info about microwave
ovens. But if all you want to use the microwave for is making coffee, try:
http://members.home.net/ncherry/common/Coffee/Coffee.html
That�s the How-to Coffee homepage. Unfortunately, I could not find any info
about Linux lawmowners or walk-the-dog devices. An alternative technique
would be the long-term strategy of adding new family members and have them
do the job for you in exchange for allowances. Allowances expenditure can
be managed with Gnucash (http://www.gnucash.org/).
As for "chix" I recommend:
http://www.girlgeeks.com/
and
http://www.geekgirls.com/mainmenu.htm
Good luck,
/Gustavo.
