Today I was trying to sort out if I should get the HS3 Zee controller or the new celeron based box. Looking at things it looked as if the box would be nice and with good enough hardware to run windows server 12 or Windows 10. I asked if I could use my linux key on a windows install of the same level of either standard and pro and was told no.
So, what am I loosing out on by not having the ability to go windows? I used linux in the past for zoneminder and several different NAS systems but I hate it. If you mess something up it is never quite right again. That being said it sounds like there is a built in front end to HS3 that doesnt require touching linux and allows you to backup EVERYTHING so if it does have mental health issues you are ok.
Thoughts?
Oh yeh I am coming from a Zipabox which is great but doesnt work when the cloud server is jacked which seems to be often lately. I also dont like someone with sticky fingers in the cloud being able to crank my heat up to 95 in the summer and turn all the appliances on. I am also not a fan of not being able to customize routes and how some rules or devices just dont function correctly no matter what.
So, what am I loosing out on by not having the ability to go windows? I used linux in the past for zoneminder and several different NAS systems but I hate it. If you mess something up it is never quite right again. That being said it sounds like there is a built in front end to HS3 that doesnt require touching linux and allows you to backup EVERYTHING so if it does have mental health issues you are ok.
Thoughts?
Oh yeh I am coming from a Zipabox which is great but doesnt work when the cloud server is jacked which seems to be often lately. I also dont like someone with sticky fingers in the cloud being able to crank my heat up to 95 in the summer and turn all the appliances on. I am also not a fan of not being able to customize routes and how some rules or devices just dont function correctly no matter what.