[CentOS] Using a *supported* web cam under CentOS 5

Tue Feb 17 23:33:07 UTC 2015
John R Pierce <pierce at hogranch.com>

On 2/17/2015 2:32 PM, Robert Heller wrote:
> OK, I plugged in a web cam device (something called a 'Zoomy' -- a web
> cam/microscope).  It is recognized by the unc driver.  Now what?
>
> Does there exist a program that can use this device?  Or do I have to write
> one from scratch?  I have been searching the web, but all of the links are
> about getting and installing*drivers*.  I don't need a driver, I need a
> userland program.
>
> With Ubuntu 14.04, there is a program named Cheese, but I can't find a
> version that works with CentOS 5.  And no, don't tell me to install Ubuntu
> 14.04!

upgrade to centos 6, cheese is in the base repository.
its part of Gnome 2.22+ but C5 only has Gnome 2.16



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