[ubuntu-uk] Which webcam to get?

[Philip Taylor]

On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 06:05:25PM +0000, Tom Vetterlein wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I've been using Ubuntu for a few years now and so far have generally been
> able to find out which hardware is going to work and which isn't.
> 
> I've recently been looking to get a webcam to better stay in touch with a
> couple of people that I know who've moved over seas. There seems to be a
> bewildering amount available and not masses of information available about
> which ones will function under Ubuntu.
> 
> Does anyone have any they can recommend? I'm looking to spend no more than
> £20 if possible. Also any tips on where to get them at the best prices would
> be most welcome. I've checked Scan, Overclockers and Amazon so far but if
> anyone else has any tips that'd be cool.
> 
> Thanks very much in advance.
> 
> Tom

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ok, i have two webcams, both use gspca, and in 8.10, it simply doesnt work, gspca seems broken,
so i would be carefull on a webcam that uses gspca.

philip (aka brobostigon)