[GNUz] web cam on kubuntu

Nick Rout gnuz@inode.co.nz
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:30:46 +1200


Rik Tindall wrote:
> fill wrote:
>> I've had a quick search online but not thorough about webcams. Has 
>> anybody had success or failure with any particular brands or models. 
>> System is Kubuntu 7.04.
>>
>> I'll keep looking for the time being.
>
> Hey Phil,
>
> The South Library ones are Logitech, and run fine for us under K/ubuntu.
> I think they're a pretty good brand to go for - well known, on the 
> market quite a while.

There are more varieties of logitech webcam than there are broken 
drivers for Vista. Many look the same. So you cannot speak in 
generalizations about Logitech webcams and linux.