Webcam

[gphillip at kaiser.aafp.org]

What I have done in the past is get a capture card (WinTv, Winnov etc). 
Then you can use any quality of camera you want.   From a cheap X10 to a
camcorder.  I happend to have an old camcorder so I used it for my camera.
I used this setup to make a simple "refresh every few seconds" webcam.

 You can get a WinTv card off ebay for $50.  It will take great pictures
plus you have the option to watch TV.

For streaming, I believe real offers a free 10 connection version of
realserver for linux.
> Hey all.
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> I'm looking to get a webcam that takes some fair-quality single-shot
> pictures, but can also take near-streaming video.  I'm also interested
in
> software that can capture that video and allow me to easily post it to a
> website (preferably not in the form of a .jpg and a page-refresh every
few
> seconds, but an actual streaming applet of some sort).
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> I dunno if such is available.  I'd certainly settle for refreshes if
> that's all that is out there.
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> I wanted some input on maybe local deals on cameras with support under
> Linux (either by the manufacturer or third-party) and suggestions on
> software.
>
> All thoughts welcome, and thanks in advance =)
>
> ~Adam Davis
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