There are plenty of websites out there that mention webcams and Linux. Google on '+webcam +linux'. Please let me know what worked for you. Bob On Sun, 2003-04-27 at 08:45, Cliff Kent wrote: > All, > > I'm in the process of setting up a RH9 workstation on a K7/1333 for a > valued client. He says he's ready to "give up on" both Windows and Macs. > So, I'm doing my homework in order to ensure a smooth transition. > > One of his requirements is "video conferencing" as in Netmeeting, > GnomeMeeting, and the H.323 protocol suite. It looks like GnomeMeeting > is the right software and I'm looking for the right webcam. > > I've tried several cameras. One old printer port camera worked - but not > well. And, I've tried several USB Logitech QuickCams that did not work > at all since they are unsupported models. > > http://www.qbik.ch/usb/devices/devices.php provided a list of supported > cameras, which I printed and went shopping. Not many of the supported > cameras were actually available. > > So, my question to you all is: > Which cameras work well and/or which ones should be avoided? > > TIA, > > Cliff Kent -- Bob Cochran Greenbelt, Maryland, USA Please avoid sending me Word or PowerPoint attachments. See http://www.fsf.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html
