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08/23/2006

Linux-Controlled DIY Cat Feeder

That's right, Lee Holmes has created a "Ubuntu Linux controlled DIY cat feeder and water dispenser." Basically, Lee uses his "JasJar PDA phone to SSH into the box, and feed[s] the cats on demand just by running the script." Video demonstration after the jump.
The computer runs Ubuntu Linux, so a crontab entry controls the scheduling. The script calls eject /mnt/cdrom to open the CD Rom, delays, and eject –t /mnt/cdrom to close it again
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Posted at 08/23/2006 00:56am by Digged Stories » Blog Archive » Worlds First Linux-Controlled DIY Cat Feeder
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Posted at 08/23/2006 12:08pm by Untitlog » Blog Archive » Linux-Controlled DIY Cat Feeder
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Posted at 08/23/2006 4:08pm by ballbags
I like the way that a Ubuntu fanbois has used windows movie maker for the video, ROFLCOPTER
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That's about all Linux good for!
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