Linux Friendly Network Cameras

Christopher A. Bier chris.bier at cymor.com
Thu Nov 9 18:42:07 CST 2006


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> On 11/9/06, Russ Starr <russ.starr at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> We have four Netbotz 500 camera units for our server rooms, each with
>> an add on camera.  Their client is java-based and they include Linux
>> install notes.  The units are pretty nice, except the picture quality
>> isn't the best.  The temperature, humidity, and airflow sensors are
>> handy.  They use Linux under the hood and are expandable.
>>
>> http://www.netbotz.com/products/appliances.html
>>
>> Hope that helps.
>>
>> -Russ
>>
>> On 11/9/06, Bradley Hook <bhook at kssb.net> wrote:
>> > Does anyone know of some good, and hopefully cheap, network security
>> > cameras that play well with Linux clients? We recently purchased a
>> > camera for about $650, and not only was it designed for Windows/IE,
>> but
>> > it specifically tried to prevent itself from working with other
>> > platforms. On top of that, it just didn't work at all  most of the
>> time
>> > (kept crashing every 2 minutes or so).
>> >
>> > Any recommendations?
>> >
>> > ~Bradley
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>
> You should also look into what cameras software like ZoneMinder recommends
> using, since it's a Linux security camera application they would have a
> good
> idea.  That said, camera's with their own built in webserver like the
> Panasonic BL-C30 are pretty sweet too.  No dependencies on software
> because
> you just hit the camera's web page. :)
>
>
>
> --
> Kyle Sexton

Axis cameras are very nice, and run Linux.
http://www.axis.com/products/video/camera/

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