Control Arduino via PC via network

Hi all,
What are peoples suggestions for how to control arduino functions connected to a debian pc connected to my network.

Im using an old laptop with debian installed attached to a remote control car, this way I can record the cars travels with a usb cam.
But im wondering:
Can I control the servos of the car using the arduino too?

  • like I know I can control the servos from the arduino but what would be peoples thoughts on how to control the servos from a different computer.

My original thoughts were to use apache to allow me to login to the debian laptop and then issue commands which the arduino can pick up.

But im just wondering what other peoples thoughts / recommendations are?