[color=808080]( for moderators: feel free to move topic if misplaced )[/color]I'll be working on an experimental project that involves building a thin client and was looking for some initial advice or information on what combination of hardware/os would fit the following requirements:
Project description:I would like to build an interactive menu that looks like the
Scala interface. This menu will provide general information to users. this information is located on a server in the same network.
The client should be able to communicate with the server using xml and update itself with the latest information.
General requirements:- video/tv tuner output
- infrared sensor: the device will receive ir signal commands through a remote control
- support for tcp/ip via rj-45 ethernet port
- ability to add support to wireless 802.1b/g
- can run vnc server for remote support/troubleshooting
- small os kernel that can go on a flash memory instead of a harddrive
- affordable hardware platform (must account for mass production)
- well supported platform/ available development resources
Initially, I would like to know which hardware solution (motherboard/cpu architecture) and OS choice (linux, amigaos, morphos, aros) would support the features highlighted above.
Also, it would be helpful to reference any similar projects.
Thank you
