Webcam Hardware and Software Advice Request

From: Emre Sevinc (emres_at_bilgi.edu.tr)
Date: 08/25/03

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Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 15:17:45 +0300

    Hi,

    I want to connect a USB webcam to my home PC which runs Debian Woody
    (3.0) kernel 2.4.18

    Which webcam would you advise me? I don't need a super quality and
    expensive system, all I want is
    a system that I can set up with minimal hassle.

    I've read an article (http://www.aboutdebian.com/webcam.htm) which tells

    about IBM "PC Camera" or
    Xirlink C-It models. As I examined my module list with modconf I can see

    that these models are supported
    USB devices on my Debian. However these articles:
    http://www.linux-usb.org/ibmcam/ and
    http://www.qbik.ch/usb/devices/showdev.php?id=70 have some negative
    comments about IBM and Xirlink
    on Linux.

    I've also found this site: http://www.smcc.demon.nl/webcam/

    As you can see I'm cofused a little bit. I hope some experienced camera
    users can show me the right way.

    I want to use this cam for motion detection and I found this software:
    http://www.turbolinux.com.cn/~merlin/mvc/
    I'd also be glad if you know similar alternatives for Debian.

    Thanks in advance. 

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