[Discuss] Webcam for LINUX advice

[Abram Hindle]

There are Logitech Quickcam Messenger Webcam drivers available, I think 
you'll have to compile them yourself (which I did for ubuntu). I have 
one and it works for me with the drivers I found and downloaded.

http://qce-ga.sourceforge.net/

abram

Murray Strome wrote:
> My sons have recently purchased webcams (for Windows XP, naturally).  
> I was wondering if anyone on the list has any positive experience with 
> connecting webcams to his/her LINUX box and how to effectively use 
> it.  One I am thinking about is:
>
> Logitech Quickcam Messenger Webcam (Future shop #961460-0215)  $29.99 
> after $20 instant savings.
>
>    "Logitech QuickCam Messenger lets you get closer instantly by
>    allowing you to communicate live via the popular instant messaging
>    communication programs. QuickCam Messenger's built-in mic lets you
>    talk freely with live, synchronized audio and full-screen video. A
>    cool new metallic blue color and a new flexible LCD clip round out
>    this new offering from Logitech, the most trusted webcam brand
>    around the world."
>
> Under system requirements, it says it needs Windows XP.  However,  I 
> imagine that it might work with LINUX.  The next question would be, 
> "what would I need to use to allow my sons to see the video from it, 
> again using LINUX"
>
> Even more important, if they have webcams using Windows XP, how can I 
> see their video. I currently do not have any Instant Messaging 
> software installed, and I would definitely want to avoid MSN if at all 
> possible.
>
> Thanks for any advice -- as you might be able to glean from this, I am 
> a complete novice in this area!
>
> Murray
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