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Popular Science: The Linux-Powered Keg Fridge

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 29, 2005

“Since the first brew fan installed a tap on the spare fridge
and stuffed a keg inside, one question has been paramount: ‘Who’s
been drinking all the beer?’

“Mike Wakerly’s keg fridge will tell you. It’ll also estimate
the drinker’s blood alcohol level and post it to a Web page; log
his consumption for the night, week or month (and cut him off if
you like); and keep track of his tab. The Kegbot can even send you
a text message when the beer supply runs low…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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