I am using my Outlaw 990 in two ways: 1) Primary processor for HT room and 2) zone 2 output bridged across to a whole-home audio system. The Whole Home audio system was recently radiclly reconfigured by dumping a Russound-keypad system and replacing with a 3 Sonos zone players (ZP100's). The only functionality I lost in my whole home system was the remote-IR capabalities that passed through the Russound.

My question is, has someone yet created a server application (intranet only) that could reside on a computer (same head end room as the 990), and send serial commands based upon input from computers somewhere else in the home network. From what it looks like in this forum, my request seems doable, but has it been done? Where would I start? Rather than replace the infrared control system, I'd rather have a more reliable interface. Basically, I'd like to be able to replace the Zone 2 remote with a web interface.

BTW, IMHO, for any listening that is less critical than absolute audiophile quality, the Sonos is an awesome product.