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Linux WebCam Software?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the come-in-to-my-parlor dept.

Who_Sez asks: "I'm interested in setting up a Linux based webcam, however the solutions I've been seeing are either very convoluted in execution, or the referring sites appear to be out of date. Can anyone recommend a webcam package that runs on Linux? I don't really care what distro is required but I'm familiar with Fedora, Yellow Dog, and Ubuntu. I guess I would be considered a 'mid-level user' with regard to experience. Is there a web cam software package that is a fairly complete solution that is also pretty easy to configure (preferably with a GUI)? Also, some suggestions for compatible webcam hardware would be welcome. I'd like to be able to do this on the cheap, and would love to be able to brag about setting up a Linux web cam. Any help here would be appreciated. Thanks!"

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  1. Here you go: by Wisgary · · Score: 2, Funny

    Here you go! Now go brag about your awesome google, er, webcam setup skills.

    1. Re:Here you go: by bradkittenbrink · · Score: 2, Funny

      dude, you misspelled http://www.justfuckinggoogleit.com/search.pl?query =linux+webcam+software

  2. New here? Tell him about the Pool on the roof by seann · · Score: 3, Funny

    You can always just hook up a regular video camera to an ATI Rage All-in-One TV Capture Card (AGP works best!)

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  3. Re:No by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Nonsense! 2006 is going to be the year of Linux on the desktop!

  4. What happened at home by Doc+Ri · · Score: 2, Funny

    It was very nice when I was on holiday recently to be able to check up on home and see that nothing whatsoever happened in my house when I was away.

    If that server of yours is also located in the house, I would not be so sure about that...

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