[CentOS-docs] HardwareList - webcams
Ned Slider
ned at unixmail.co.uk
Mon Dec 1 16:30:54 UTC 2008
Hi List,
The hardware list page on the Wiki:
http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/HardwareList
says:
"I'd like to see this page as an entry point for hardware that does not
work with CentOS out of the box or only with some effort. I do not see a
need for a list which states all working hardware."
I'd like to ask if we can make a small exception to that rule for
webcams, and ask for permission to start a section for webcams known to
work with CentOS. The reason being that when researching the purchase of
a webcam for use on CentOS/Skype, I was unable to find any decent
resources (specifically referencing CentOS) other than personal
recommendations from other users. I still seems as though buying a
webcam for use with CentOS is a lottery although things are definitely
improving.
I'm thinking of a page that details:
Webcam make and model
CentOS version tested under
Driver used, minimal install details (source, RPM etc)
Applications tested with
Anything else relevant
and maybe split into 3 sections for high-end, mid-range and entry-level
webcams.
For reference (and those searching on google who may find this), I could
get things started with the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 which works on
CentOS5 with the uvc driver (compiled from the latest source tarball),
tested with Skype. Karanbir also mentioned on IRC that he'd had success
with a Philips SPC 900NC.
Thoughts/objections?
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