web cam?

cwc · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 11:35 am Post subject: web cam?

I'm looking for a USB webcam that will work with Gentoo.
Has anyone done this?
If so what type of cam did you purchase?

Gentoo - Apache2 - php - jsp

cwc
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iss · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:30 pm Post subject:

Any UVC compatible camera will do. It often says on the box it works without drivers on Vista and W7 - this usually means it's UVC.
Logitech C120 - C600 will work for sure (I had C200).
Creative clearly states on their website compatibility with linux 2.6 on many models.

If you want to show images on website I think media-video/motion can do this.

Camera is not a problem. Better check which program has functions you need.

platojones · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:29 pm Post subject:

Here's a pretty good list of UVC compatible webcams. Any of these should be fine

cwc · Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 10:00 am Post subject: thank you!

Thank for the tips! Wow, that is quite a list.
Needless to say I've been busy with work .
I'll look at the camera on the links and see what I can come up with.

Thanks Again.
cwc
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