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Old 01-13-2011, 11:15 AM   #1
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Recommendations for web cams...


I've been using an old Logitech Quickcam Express with the qc-usb drivers for years. It functions fairly well on older kernels with the patches that became available. Works on a Slackware 11 box with a 2.6.15.1 kernel, but I can't get the driver to compile on newer kernels, and I don't want to spend days trying to find patches that may or may not work.

I'd like to get a cam that I can use without too much difficulty on a Slackware64 13.1 box with a >2.6.36 kernel. Any recommendations for a relatively inexpensive cam that might fit the bill are appreciated.
 
Old 01-13-2011, 11:47 AM   #2
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These work great for me in Ubuntu & Debian:

http://www.amazon.com/Hercules-Dualp...8749762&sr=8-3


I also have a couple of these, and while I don't find them quite as good, they are reasonably priced:

http://www.amazon.com/Hercules-WebCa...8750002&sr=8-9
 
Old 01-13-2011, 12:37 PM   #3
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Just make sure the camera is listed:
http://www.ideasonboard.org/uvc/
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http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca5xx.html
 
  


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