LIRC

LIRC stands for Linux Infrared Remote Control. It is a program for Linux, with which you can implement commands from IR remotes in program instructions. What is needed for only one infrared receiver. There are several types of support receivers, including USB receiver or those that are connected to the serial interface. The website of the project, a manual for a serial receiver is available. Except for special built-in receiver receivers are also supported in TV cards or sound cards.

In order to decode the signals of remote controls correct requires a configuration file which is matched to the respective remote control. You can either create this yourself, or download a matching file from the Internet. Under KDE provides kdelirc the connection between LIRC and the desktop dar.

The program offers the opportunity to simulate the lircmd daemon a mouse.

In addition to the Linux version of LIRC there is a port for FreeBSD. In addition, there is a Windows port called winlirc which is somewhat limited in functionality.