[NTLUG:Discuss] slightly OT: WebCam

[Leroy Tennison]

Fred James wrote:
> All
> Linux 2.6.17 or 2.6.2.9 (specifically Mandriva 2007 and 2008, if that 
> makes a difference)
> Camera: Logitech QuickCam Messenger - reported to be supported by 
> spca50x with a quality rating of 4 stars
> (more details upon request, of course)
> 
> Has anyone had any luck getting a WebCam running on these or similar 
> Linux releases?  Specifically, while the driver is reported to work, I 
> haven't been able to fine (a) an RPM, or (a) source code that would 
> compile (at least not without major headaches and tooth pulling).
> 
> Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to offer
> Regards
> Fred James
> 
> 
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What's off-topic about this?  I would be very interested in knowing of 
there are good WebCam solutions for Linux.  Actually, I would be 
interested in knowing if there were good security system solutions for 
Linux.