Why not a software version of ISY?

[fasttimes]

Im awaiting my ISY-99 order so I can rebuild my links without pulling out my hair.

 

I'm just wondering why a software version, eg. linux distro isn't being offered?

[Brian H]

There is no special software needed to access the ISY99i.

 

You can access it from your favorite web browser. Using the IP Address it is assigned. Also needs Java installed.

 

I have used Ubuntu and Firefox to access all but the Administration Tab as Java isn't found even though I have tried a few times to get it there.

Also go though IE8 with Windows XP SP3

 

While waiting for the hardware maybe you can study the manual.

 

http://www.universal-devices.com/docs/i ... rguide.pdf

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi fasttimes,

 

Good question! The answer is basically limited resources ... ISY firmware is quite complex internally with quite a number of modifications in the OS/kernel to achieve network performance and concurrency. Although everything can be ported to Linux or Windows CE, the major hurdles are integration and reliability testing for which we currently do not have any resources.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[fasttimes]

Michael,

 

I'm a developer, so I know the feeling.

 

Have you considered making a Virtual Machine?

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi fasttimes,

 

We have considered so many different possibilities including a semi/protected virtual machine ... at the end of the day, though, we just need more resources to help with development.

 

With kind regards,

Michel