[CentOS] video capture via nvidia g3, cento5 (rhel5) - arrrgghhh

Mon Dec 3 01:18:29 UTC 2007
James A. Peltier <jpeltier at cs.sfu.ca>

Paul wrote:
> I've never messed with video capture on a linux system, and someone point
> me the right direction?  I've been googling like crazy, and can't seem to
> get any good pointers.  I'm trying to get some kind of video capture
> working and eventually get a live cam setup and security setup with motion
> sensing.  I've given up on getting my USB webcam to work.  I'm now trying
> via the video input of my G3 card.  I've installed the latest nvidia
> drivers for g3 and still no go.  Not sure I even have the slightest clue
> of what I'm doing.  Any pointers or good resources?  Thanks.
>
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Don't waste your time with the nVidia stuff, rather purchase a cheap 
hauppaugge capture card and a decent camera and you'll be set.