• @dyslexicdainbroner
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    11 year ago

    Running linux mint 21 on old 2008 power mac as dvr security cam server - working great except this thing puts out sooome heat 24/7…

    • @marswarriorOP
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      11 year ago

      I’m not familiar with security cam DVRs, does it really need that much CPU power?

      • @dyslexicdainbroner
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        01 year ago

        Running ispy within docker - yes, multiple streams of HD - 4K video displaying all and monitoring all for motion 24/7 and recording on motion detect + ispy uses AI motion detection and analysis e.g. ‘person’… (more cpu…)

        Was running the exact same prior on old dell laptop E6430, it couldn’t keep up with displaying 6 cameras @ 10fps each… it displayed with 5-30 second delays. I’m watching realtime on mac pro -

        • @marswarriorOP
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          11 year ago

          4K security cams? Isn’t that overkill? I would think 1080p is plenty. But I don’t know what your usecase it. It might be justified.

          • @dyslexicdainbroner
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            11 year ago

            for simple monitoring, you’re correct. When you need to see the license plate or face 30’ away from the extreme wide angle of a 4K camera, the increased resolution supports enlarging to a clear image. When was the last time you saw a clear cctv single image.?.

    • christos
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      11 year ago

      A friend of a friend (perhaps of another friend) gave me an old mac, 32 bit, no battery.

      After mint quitting 32-bit, I have now mx on it.

      During the winters this machine makes a cozy atmosphere…