Hardware
- Infrared Interface - look for kit K3608. Note that this one only works on a 5 Volt level serial interface, but this is available on most motherboards if the BIOS is set appropriately.
Software
- Linux drivers for infrared at http://www.lirc.org plus a range of software and hardware references.
Ideas
- Remote control of your Linux system for web browsing, recording TV programs and X10 control of mains powered appliances.
- Controlling infrared devices such as your TV, VCR, DVD, Stereo from your Linux system.
- Remote control agregation and relaying via your Linux system.
- Internet connect your laptop.
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