That's my fault,'' said Aaron Woodman, who led the engineering team that designed the home. He grinned and quickly keyed off the music - an engineer's joke. Woodman noted that the lights still have traditional switches - it's easier for some people to remember. And there's no accessing the Internet from the touch screens on those switches. The Microsoft Home does feature a home office with a traditional computer.
Every screen features links to the cameras placed around the home.
The home owner can see who's knocking at the door or keep tabs on the kids in the other room. The Microsoft Home as it currently stands is expensive. In addition, the technology isn't necessarily futuristic, but it'll take at least a couple of years before new homes will feature some of the Microsoft Home's wizardry. Copyright 2000 Associated Press . All rights reserved.