which is the best web cam (for linux that ships w/)

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I'd like to buy a webcam w/ least hassles:

which is the best web cam (for linux that ships w/)?

tia,
.V

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Most USB webcam's will work out of the box, due to the linux community supporting them, you will most likely not be able to use all the features of the webcam unless you google the exact model of your webcam to ensure all features are supported.

I would recommend a Logitech, or Microsoft Cam as they have worked for me. As for the Linux software, My preference is Cheese.

Link to an article: http://www.junauza.com/2009/08/cheese-u ... e-for.html

The basic install command - Ubuntu - Debian

In console (Terminal):
## Has Deb/Ubuntu update the apt sources
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sudo aptitude update

## Installs the program cheese
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sudo aptitude install cheese

(follow on screen messages)

After it exits, it should show up in your Audio/Video folder on the *gnome menu

or you can run the application via console (terminal)

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cheese