[ale] Linux Web cams

[Geoffrey]

Keith R. Watson wrote:

> Robert,
> 
> This was previously posted to the list.
> 
> keith
> 
>> From: Calvin Harrigan <charriglists at bellsouth.net>
>> To: cfowler at outpostsentinel.com,
>>         Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts <ale at ale.org>
>> Subject: Re: [ale] USB Camera
>> Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:52:38 -0500
>>
>> On Tuesday 23 December 2003 03:11 pm, Chris Fowler wrote:
>> > I'm looking for a USB camera that meets these specs.
>> >
>> > 1.  Cheap
>> > 2.  Cheap
>> > 3.  Can be picked up from a distributor and/or
>> >     bought off ebay
>> > 4.  Allows me to get views of my office remotely.
>> >     If it saves images on disk I can do the remote part
>> > 5.  Works well with Linux
>> >
>> > Any pointers on chipsets and models I should look for?
>>
>> Creative Labs
>> Video Blaster WebCam III
>> CT-6840
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00001RME8/104-2121086-4907922?v=glance 
>>

The link says it's unavailable, you might have better luck here:

http://www.pricewatch.com/h/mn.aspx?i=49&f=1

>>
>> Had one for a couple years.  Never had a problem.

What kind of fps do you get?

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Until later, Geoffrey                     Registered Linux User #108567
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