Re: Webcam in Debian

[Barrett Dillow <bdillow@gmail.com>]

I've tried using a Logitech Quickcam Express before, but never with any 
success. I knew the camera worked in Windows, but I could never get past 
whatever step should come after loading the kernel module for it. I 
wouldn't know which devices in /dev/ to use, etc. That was a while ago, 
however. I had about four years of linux experience at the time, 
including kernel compiling. As it was so long ago, maybe support has 
improved. I don't know.

That's been my only experience w/ webcams in linux, so I can't speak to 
your other questions. I hope people have been replying directly to you, 
because I haven't seen any replies on the list.
-Barrett

Andreas Ehn wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm looking for a webcam for video-conferencing that is well-supported
> by Debian sid. I will probably have to go for a USB model, since my
> laptop only provides unpowered IEEE 1394 (FireWire). Do you have any
> recommendations?
>
> Is a camera with an autofocus lens worth the extra money?
>
> Thanks in advance for all input!
>
> Best regards,
> Andreas
>
>
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