I'm hoping I can get a quick referral to an inexpensive way to very reliably
reset and later, cycle power (for a computer) from another computer. They
sit side by side. Basically I'm looking for a PIC to listen for a command
from a RS232 port (no problem so far), validate the command (maybe a check
sum or a password) and then activate the hardware reset switch (small relay,
no problem) and finally, switch a 110volt power strip off and then back on.
I'm a bit nervous about the last item. I want the power to be very reliable
so I'm not going to go down to Radio Shack and buy one of the "high quality"
normally closed AC relays they carry and wire it up.

In fact, I'd just as soon not "do it myself" on this one. I was hoping to
find some heavy metal from an industrial liquidator, but so far no joy.

Any suggestions appreciated.

BTY, DSL blows (at least in Escondido with PacBell). Details to come. Cox
cable just dropped prices to $99 a month for T1 speed and 1 static IP. And
they are offering local phone service on the same connection. Out with the
phone company in with the cable company.

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