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Re: [LUG] webcam APPS for Linux.

 


Ray Smith wrote:
> Having finally got a webcam that's supported in Linux I am trying to find
> something to use it with.
> That gnome sip phone thing (ekiga ?) only gives me a black & white image for
> some reason but kopete gives me a nice colour picture that's clearer than on
> windows.
> I am using a bog standard Logitech quickcam.
> I used to have a creative webcam that had monitoring software for windows
> bundled with it.
> I could set it up to either record continuously or just send an email of a
> jpg or small video clip so that I could see if someone had been messing
> around in my driveway.
> Problems in the past with people using my house as a cut through for access.
> Also if we forget to lock our side gate someone keeps opening it and letting
> our dog go for a wander.
>
> Anyway, is their an app with a similar function ? Any solutions other
> members are currently using ?
> I installed camera monitor in gutsy but that just seems to be for letting me
> know when the camera is active.
>
> Low cost is preferable.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ray.
>
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Amsn has a Cam Shooter plugin that my daughter uses
also I have used CamE just for taking timed snapshots then FTP to a Web 
Cam page
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Regards: Kevin Lucas Post Master (Sub) Minions Shop & Tea Rooms Minions 
Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5LE www.minionsbandb.co.uk

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