[ale] Linux Webcam (for Skype)

Richard Bronosky richardbronosky at gmail.com
Wed Jul 20 20:52:27 EDT 2011


Sounds like Skype isn't configured to use the correct video capture device.
Disclaimer: I only use headless Linux, so I speak from ignorance.
On Jul 20, 2011 7:14 PM, "Bob Toxen" <transam at verysecurelinux.com> wrote:
> I got the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 for $78 at MicroCenter (I don't
> belong to Sams Club and it was worth the extra $30 to deal with a good
> merchant).
>
> The test mode works (where I see my own video) and I can receive video.
>
> Unfortunately, on an actual call the other person does not get video.
> My own image during a call (small lower left portion of my image of the
> other person) shows as white or a red pattern.
>
> I've shut down other memory- and CPU-intensive applications, e.g.,
> browsers.
>
> Yes, I've configured it to send video and the other person is configured
> to receive video.
>
> Any advice?
>
> THANKS!!!
>
> Bob Toxen
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> On Fri, Jul 15, 2011 at 08:51:01PM +0000, Watson, Keith wrote:
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Bob
>> > Toxen
>> > Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 16:07
>> > To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux!
>> > Subject: Re: [ale] Linux Webcam (for Skype)
>> >
>> > Brian,
>> >
>> > THANKS for the advice.
>> >
>> > Anyone have any recommedations for a midrange-good camera for Skype
that
>> > might be stocked at Microcenter? I'm running Mandriva (Red Hat based).
>> >
>> > THANKS!
>> >
>> > Bob Toxen
>>
>>
>> Bob,
>>
>> The Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 is a really good USB webcam supported by
Linux.
>>
>> http://www.ideasonboard.org/uvc/
>>
>> Sams Club has the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 for $49.78
>>
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=prod1770381&navAction=
>>
>> http://preview.tinyurl.com/66tbft9
>>
>> keith
>>
>> --
>>
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>> IT Support professional Lead College of Computing
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>> (404) 385-7401 Atlanta, GA 30332-0280
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