On Thu, 18 Jun 2020 at 00:51, Andrew Black via GLLUG <gllug@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote: > > My laptop webcam has broken, and I dont have the energy to get it fixed under > RTB warranty. > Are there any gotchas about buying for linux (ubuntu 18.04). > More specifically > > Quality - doesn't have to be much better than built in one. Not planning on > recording publishable videos > Mounting on tripod is important. On the monitor is at the wrong angle and too > close. > Not too bothered about microphone > > Human side. Initially I thought no webcam had advantages for zoom and the > like but over the weeks I have found I get left out. "Put your hand up if you > want to speak". > > I am pretty sure it is a hardware issue. I have tried a 20.04 live USB and > that fails. > > Ps > One site says Support multiple operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS, > Android Smart TV, etc. > I would like something a little more definitive than "etc".
I've had good results with the Microsoft branded ones. Some have a tripod mount. They speak "USB UVC", and so don't require any additional drivers on Ubuntu 18.04. Hope that helps. Dave -- GLLUG mailing list GLLUG@mailman.lug.org.uk https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/gllug