[Nottingham] Linux webcam?

[Joshua Lock]

Hello Martin,

On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 1:26 PM, Martin <martin at ml1.co.uk> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> Onto the "what webcam for Linux" question again...
>
> Anyone with any recent recommendations?
>
> Especially for:
>
> Linux compatible (!)
> Low cpu overhead
> 1.2 Mpixel or better and clear image & good contrast
> low light
> microphone (good enough for 'Skype' or whatever)
> cheap :-)
>
>
> Anyone with good success?
>
> (OK, so I'm completely befuddled by the excessive choice and zilch
> manufacturer's info for Linux :-( )
>
> Are "Mac OS X" compatible automatically compatible for Linux?...

No.

However, kernel 2.26 includes "improved webcam support", which
/should/ support all video input devices which support the USB Video
Class specification.
http://kernelnewbies.org/Linux_2_6_26#head-6d4ee1ddea983f5c8ac491b8685a94ea6fa4132b

And you can find a decent list of supported devices here:
http://linux-uvc.berlios.de/#devices

No personal experience here, just information seen reading Kernel Newbies.

-- 
Joshua Lock
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