[ubuntu-uk] Which webcam to get?

[Toby Satchell]

Hi,

I have a Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000, and it works out the box with
skype and other Linux apps.

Thanks,

Toby.

2009/3/24 Philip Taylor <scraliontis at gmail.com>:
> 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)
>
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