On Tuesday 06 September 2005 08:12 am ec kindly wrote:
> Siri, in my limited experience with linux and usb
> cameras, I have found that some of the newer versions
> of linux 'leave behind' the drivers for older
> technology camera's. Ex: I, not being into camera's
> much, had a JamCam kids $30 camera w/usb. Knoppix
> supports it in Knoppix 3.2 and I think 3.3, but not in
> later versions. Luckily I didn't toss the 3.2 cdrom.
>
> So make sure the camera works with the version you are
> using, and IF you pay much for the camera, KEEP the
> cdrom's just incase you have to re-install the
> software to get the camera to work!! Or the drivers
> are not available except on that install or Live cd.
>
> Just my two cents worth.
Thanks. That's good to know.
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