Web Cam Support...

[mtolman at cyberdude.com]

I've been running Linux (Redhat 5.0 - 6.1) for a couple years now.  I still have only one use for Windows, and if I can find a Linux solution I can finally format that partition as EXT2 and be done with Windows for ever.

I have a 3-Com PCI video capture card with a cam hooked up to it.  I run a webcam on my home page from time to time.  I have found lots of info on getting a parallel port Quick Cam working with Linux, but nothing about my PCI card.

I may have to accept that 3-com will not support Linux any time soon.  I am willing to buy a new Cam, but unwilling to get a Quick Cam.  I think USB would be my only solution.

Are there any HOW-TOs I should look into?  Has anyone had any luck getting video capture cards to work with Linux?

Thanks,
Mark Tolman
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Internet Security Specialist
Grant Thornton, LLP
Boston, MA 02114
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