Negus C. Linux Toys II: 9 Cool New Projects for Home, Office, and Entertainment

Wiley, 2005 — 397 p.
The Linux toyshop just added a new wing
Tired of playing with your old Linux toys? Wait 'til you see what Chris Negus has cooked up for you now! How about a Web-based Gallery server for sharing digital images over a network? A slick MythTV personal video recorder entertainment center? Automating gadgets and home lighting with X10? Or recycling used PCs into powerful thin-client work- stations? Turn an old PC into a new toy, or even create your own customized Damn Small Linux that fits in your pocket! Boot up the Linux Toys II CD, and you can start playing within five minutes.
The new toys
Each with a complete materials list, all necessary software, and detailed, illustrated instructions
Gallery Web photo server
MythTV entertainment center PVR
eMoviX bootable home movies
Customized Damn Small Linux pen drive
X10 lighting and gadget controller
BZFlag game client and server
Custom Devil-Linux firewall
Icecast Internet radio station
LTSP thin-client server