When I started working with 1-wire network I simply connected it to a Linux server by using an USB interface and OWFS. Later, I needed to move my server. The solution was to buy a mini-pc that could read the 1-wire network. I wanted a system where I could install OWFS, therefore, I had for [...]
NB! This is the new post on how to install OWFS on Debian 6.0 squeeze. For the current Debian 5.0 lenny version see here: OWFS on Debian 5.0 (lenny). Also, it may give useful tips if problems occur.
If you are using a kernel newer than 2.6.18, which Debian 6.0 is, libusb-0.1.12 must be used because [...]
NB! New and updated tutorial: OWFS on Debian 6.0 (Squeeze)
1-Wire is a device communications bus system designed by Dallas Semiconductor. It provides low-speed data, signaling and power over a single signal, albeit using two wires, one for ground, one for power and data. 1-Wire is similar in concept to I²C, but with lower data rates [...]