[opensuse] Webcam / headset combo recommendation
Hello list, I recently migrated my father's computer from WinME to OpenSuSE 11.0. He would like to use Skype on the new platform. Can you recommend well supported choices for the following hardware: - USB webcam - headset Please note that the computer already has a sound card (can't remember the brand or model) that is recognised and configured. The usual "extra" multimedia packages and codecs are installed. Based on this, would you recommend to use a headset that plugs in the soundcard jacks or a USB one ? Any and all pointers appreciated. TIA Cheers. Bye. Ph. A. -- *Philippe Andersson* Unix System Administrator IBA Particle Therapy | Tel: +32-10-475.983 Fax: +32-10-487.707 eMail: pan@iba-group.com <http://www.iba-worldwide.com> The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the recipient (s) named above. This communication is intended to be and to remain confidential and may be protected by intellectual property rights. Any use of the information contained herein (including but not limited to, total or partial reproduction, communication or distribution of any form) by persons other than the designated recipient(s) is prohibited. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free. Ion Beam Applications does not accept liability for any such errors. Thank you for your cooperation.
I recently migrated my father's computer from WinME to OpenSuSE 11.0. He would like to use Skype on the new platform. Can you recommend well supported choices for the following hardware:
- USB webcam - headset
Please note that the computer already has a sound card (can't remember the brand or model) that is recognised and configured. The usual "extra" multimedia packages and codecs are installed.
Based on this, would you recommend to use a headset that plugs in the soundcard jacks or a USB one ?
I use and recommend the Logitech USB headsets. they work out of the box with Linux and are crystal clear. C. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 3:55 PM, Philippe Andersson <pan@iba-group.com> wrote:
Hello list,
I recently migrated my father's computer from WinME to OpenSuSE 11.0. He would like to use Skype on the new platform. Can you recommend well supported choices for the following hardware:
- USB webcam - headset
I use Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 webcam. It runs quite well and the quality is very good. It includes a mic. Running on my openSUSE 11.0 out of the box. I don't use a headset, I only use my internal laptop speakers. regards, medwinz -- Zsa Zsa Gabor - "I'm a great housekeeper. I get divorced. I keep the house." -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Fri, 2009-01-09 at 09:55 +0100, Philippe Andersson wrote: > Hello list, > > I recently migrated my father's computer from WinME to OpenSuSE 11.0. He > would like to use Skype on the new platform. Can you recommend well > supported choices for the following hardware: > > - USB webcam > - headset 1. You must get a card that works with uvc. This is well supported 2. Logitech are great (but not all of them). I use the Orbit-AF that has motor controls that allows you to tilt and pan the camera. The optics are high quality. 3. This link is for opensuse 10.3 but give a link where to find the logitech that will work. The information is accurate also for 11 and 11.1 with the exception of the changes produced by udev that affect the motor controls. You just have to change a line and everything is working great. The info is in that forum http://forums.quickcamteam.net/showthread.php?tid=212 -=terry=- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Teruel de Campo MD wrote:
1. You must get a card that works with uvc. This is well supported Terry,
Can you please explain what you mean by the above ? I understood "uvc" to be a kernel module needed for video support. What card are you referring to in this context ? TIA Cheers. Bye. Ph. A. -- *Philippe Andersson* Unix System Administrator IBA Particle Therapy | Tel: +32-10-475.983 Fax: +32-10-487.707 eMail: pan@iba-group.com <http://www.iba-worldwide.com> The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the recipient (s) named above. This communication is intended to be and to remain confidential and may be protected by intellectual property rights. Any use of the information contained herein (including but not limited to, total or partial reproduction, communication or distribution of any form) by persons other than the designated recipient(s) is prohibited. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free. Ion Beam Applications does not accept liability for any such errors. Thank you for your cooperation.
On Fri, 2009-01-09 at 16:11 +0100, Philippe Andersson wrote:
Teruel de Campo MD wrote:
1. You must get a card that works with uvc. This is well supported Terry,
Can you please explain what you mean by the above ? I understood "uvc" to be a kernel module needed for video support. What card are you referring to in this context ?
Sorry, replace card by webcam :( -=terry=- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Hello Terry, Teruel de Campo MD wrote:
On Fri, 2009-01-09 at 16:11 +0100, Philippe Andersson wrote:
Teruel de Campo MD wrote:
1. You must get a card that works with uvc. This is well supported Terry,
Can you please explain what you mean by the above ? I understood "uvc" to be a kernel module needed for video support. What card are you referring to in this context ?
Sorry, replace card by webcam :( OK -- I get it, now. Thanks for the clarification.
And thanks to all who responded. Excellent stuff. Ph. A. -- *Philippe Andersson* Unix System Administrator IBA Particle Therapy | Tel: +32-10-475.983 Fax: +32-10-487.707 eMail: pan@iba-group.com <http://www.iba-worldwide.com> The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the recipient (s) named above. This communication is intended to be and to remain confidential and may be protected by intellectual property rights. Any use of the information contained herein (including but not limited to, total or partial reproduction, communication or distribution of any form) by persons other than the designated recipient(s) is prohibited. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free. Ion Beam Applications does not accept liability for any such errors. Thank you for your cooperation.
On 2009/01/09 09:55 (GMT+0100) Philippe Andersson composed:
I recently migrated my father's computer from WinME to OpenSuSE 11.0. He would like to use Skype on the new platform. Can you recommend well supported choices for the following hardware:
- USB webcam - headset
Please note that the computer already has a sound card (can't remember the brand or model) that is recognised and configured. The usual "extra" multimedia packages and codecs are installed.
Based on this, would you recommend to use a headset that plugs in the soundcard jacks or a USB one ?
I bought a Logitech USB Headset 250 while using 10.2. It worked great. When I upgraded to 11.0, I had to adjust the Skype settings because it wasn't using the headset for any sounds. Now I notice possibly more sensitivity to background noise (e.g. TV or sniffles) than before, but otherwise it works just great. -- "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6 NIV Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Along the same line of inquiry, has anyone used a bluetooth jawbone device for skype? I would buy one but $130 is a lot to chuck for something that "might" work... wcn Felix Miata wrote:
On 2009/01/09 09:55 (GMT+0100) Philippe Andersson composed:
I recently migrated my father's computer from WinME to OpenSuSE 11.0. He would like to use Skype on the new platform. Can you recommend well supported choices for the following hardware:
- USB webcam - headset
Please note that the computer already has a sound card (can't remember the brand or model) that is recognised and configured. The usual "extra" multimedia packages and codecs are installed.
Based on this, would you recommend to use a headset that plugs in the soundcard jacks or a USB one ?
I bought a Logitech USB Headset 250 while using 10.2. It worked great. When I upgraded to 11.0, I had to adjust the Skype settings because it wasn't using the headset for any sounds. Now I notice possibly more sensitivity to background noise (e.g. TV or sniffles) than before, but otherwise it works just great.
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Clayton -
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medwinz -
Philippe Andersson -
Teruel de Campo MD -
Wendell Nichols