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Please suggest Linux supported webcams

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unni
unni Original post #1
Jan 19, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Hi,
I am doing a project which involves a USB webcam. I was unable to find any Linux supported webcams. Please suggest a list of USB webcams supported by Linux.:confused:
praka123
praka123 #2
Jan 19, 2007 at 2:00 PM
jus google for it.btw here is a HW2 link .btw afaik logitech webcams are mostly supported
*www.linux.com/howtos/Webcam-HOWTO/hardware.shtml
*www.club.cc.cmu.edu/~mdille3/doc/linux_cameras/
infra_red_dude
infra_red_dude #3
Jan 19, 2007 at 7:34 PM
yes, logitech quickcam express is one of the most widely used and supported webcams in linux. u'll hafta download and compile the driver, tho i dunno if the development's still going on. but its 100% supported!
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legolas #4
Jan 19, 2007 at 11:30 PM
are there any specifications for webcams for MAC OS pc's too? if so, can you suggest some for them as well. one of my friends need it. thank you,

legolas
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mehulved #5
Jan 19, 2007 at 11:34 PM
Macs don't come under Open Source please.
unni
unni #6
Jan 23, 2007 at 9:28 PM
Sorry for this delay. Thanks for replying. What I actually wanted to ask was which webcam you guys use at home in Linux. I was in lab when I typed the first query. I will enquire about Logitech QuickCam at shops near my place and inform you guys soon.