[ale] ZoneMinder

[Geoffrey]

Chris Fowler wrote:
> Geoffrey wrote:
>> Chris Fowler wrote:
>>   
>>> Anyone using Linux CCTV like Zoneminder.
>>>     
>> I'm using motion.
>>
>>
>>   
> 
> I saw that and was interested.  I got a call from my dad this morning 
> that ppl have attempted to steal copper from his shop's hvac system.  He 
> is looking at a camera system.  I found zoneminder and am looking into it.
> 
> I found a card off eBay with 4 CCTV BNC ports at $17.00.  It says only 
> windows but I bought it anyway.  I may try it in Linux.  All he wants is 
> recording and remote access.  He has high speed internet at the shop.  
> ZoneMinder and even this card comes with software to do that.   My 
> approach is to buy the equipment I can off eBay and setup a system.

If you get a multiport card, you want a card that has a chip for each 
card.  That will likely cost at least $100 for the card.  If your card 
is a bttv based card, it will work with Linux.  I've got a link for a 
site that sells Linux supported cards, but it's at home and I am not.

I have one watching my driveway and it works very well.  Caught some 
awesome lightening shows as well. :)

I actually have mine scripted to archive all captured video once the 
disk space gets to 90%. ;)

Also, any captured images pop up on my existing monitor as captured. 
Motion has a functionality to execute a script each time an image is 
captured.


-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin