webcams and linux?

[protozoan]

i plan on getting linux and though ive bugged a freind with all sorts of questions i need help with something.

i'd like to get a webcam that will work with both windows AND linux i want a high quality newish one but im not sure if i can get the driver for it with linux.

thanks for any help you can give me and remember im new at all this so i'll need things explaining simply (terms and definitions)

thanks

[dibl]

Re: webcams and linux?

My newish Logitech QuickCam works great with camorama under Feisty, right out of the box. With Edgy and prior, I had to build a special USB driver, but no more.

[Detonate]

Re: webcams and linux?

dibl,

What is the model number of your QuickCam?

[protozoan]

Re: webcams and linux?

yes which model?

bump

[dibl]

Re: webcams and linux?

Uh-boy, I was afraid you would ask. It was so cheap, the model number only appears on the invoice, I think. I think it was a 300 or a 330 or something like that, but when I get home from work tonight I will pull out the actual evidence and report accordingly.

EDIT: Google found it -- here it is:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...ONTENTID=10556

[Detonate]

Re: webcams and linux?

That's exactly the one I was thinking of buying. Thanks for taking some of the apprehension away.

[protozoan]

Re: webcams and linux?

Uh-boy, I was afraid you would ask. It was so cheap, the model number only appears on the invoice, I think. I think it was a 300 or a 330 or something like that, but when I get home from work tonight I will pull out the actual evidence and report accordingly.

EDIT: Google found it -- here it is:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...ONTENTID=10556

im confused. I was told that model wouldnt work? Logitech 5000? thats a brand new one!

well if it works then i'll get it - i was eyeing that one.

[dibl]

Re: webcams and linux?

dibl@ufeisty64:~$ lsusb
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 
Bus 004 Device 002: ID 046d:08d7 Logitech, Inc. 
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 045e:0040 Microsoft Corp. Wheel Mouse Optical
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 045e:00dd Microsoft Corp. 
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 0000:0000

Looks pretty recognized to me!