HOUSE/290 ver. 2.0 - Shareware. HOUSE/2 - Home Automation & Security for OS/2 using the CP290 interface by X-10.

HOUSE/290 is an OS/2 version 3.0 and later program to control the home automation interface model CP290 made by X-10. HOUSE/290 brings a modern graphical user interface to the CP290 and at the same time provides a separate REXX-enabled and network-aware communications engine. Unlike other programs for the CP290, HOUSE/290 will work on Pentium class computers.

HOUSE/290 is shareware and registration is available through BMT Micro at www.bmtmicro.com or through the author directly. Registration now includes the game Leave-One, a puzzle similar to Pegged. See the section How To Register for details.

HOUSE/290 has the following features:

Note: The CP290 interface is not required to run the program only. However, in order to fully take advantage of the program's features, you must buy the CP290 interface and at least one module. This can be done for around $80 total to get you started and it can easily be expanded from that point on. See Internet Links for Home Automation for information on home control devices.

X-10 devices are available for most international power configurations. Please see Internet Links for Home Automation for information on X-10 representatives around the world.