I've been thinking about this one for a while. Biggest problem I can see is having to run long lengths of USB or multiple computers. I have 1 wireless (802.11b) linksys cam, and was trying to decide if I could afford more of those, or go the route you are talking about.. Keep us posted! Chris -----Original Message----- From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org] On Behalf Of Jima Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 2:14 PM To: Steve Linabery Cc: tclug-list at mn-linux.org Subject: Re: [tclug-list] linux webcam recommendation On Thu, 25 Aug 2005, Steve Linabery wrote: > OK, fyi I have grepped the list archives from 2005 before asking this, > in case this is a tired topic. I don't remember anything particularly recent, so I don't think you're rehashing anything that shouldn't be. > I picked up a cheapie logitech usb webcam at nano (logitech quickcam > communicate, 046d:08f5) and have been unable to get it working with > motion under fc2. I have googled until my eyes bled; no luck with > qc-usb-messenger-0.8. I think I made that mistake with the QuickCam Messenger (I don't think there was any driver development under way for it at the time); after Googling for a better-supported model, I took it back to Microcenter and got the QuickCam Web. > Can anyone recommend a readily available, inexpensive (< $40 each, > used ok), usb webcam with working drivers for 2.6.x kernel? Anything listed as supported here might do the job well: http://qce-ga.sourceforge.net/ > I'm trying to build an on-the-cheap security camera system for my home. > Ideally with 3 or 4 cameras (yes, I have multiple usb cards). That's crossed my mind before. Let us know how it goes! (Including its weaknesses! Err...) Sounds like a fun project. Jima _______________________________________________ TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota tclug-list at mn-linux.org http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list