"A new day has dawned in the world of home and office automation with the arrival of Lifeware - intelligent, standards-based software that operates in a hardware-neutral home or office environment. Using the same remote control they use to access and enjoy digital entertainment on a Media Center PC, a Lifeware user can seamlessly control lighting, audio, window coverings, thermostats, security, and cameras. The convergence of media presentation requirements, computers and refined control of devices makes Lifeware an ideal fit for corporate boardrooms, where control must be at once refined, elegant and graceful." This really ties into
Jason's article as an example of the power of the platform. I think we can expect to see even more cool add ons in the future.