Re: Webcam Recommendations

From: Mark Phillips <mark@phillipsmarketing.biz>
> laptop (P4)/Debian testing machine does not have a built-in webcam,
> so I am looking for some recommendations for webcams that work with
> Debian and Skype out of the box.

FWIW, the the Logitech webcam I bought from Fried Hardware for $50
works perfectly with Skype with any kernel recent enough to have the
uvcvideo module. Teh Almighty Google says it was a QuickCam
Communicate MP.

> I don't have a built-in microphone either, so I will need that as
> well with the webcam.

IIRC, most uvcvideo devices have a mic of some sort. Skype won't
get the audio-in device correct and you'll have to manually set it
to the webcam, but this is a one-time thing.

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