Using a Web Cam
Web cams have been around for a while, and are supported under Linux. Some models use the parallel port for transmission of video data, usually at a reduced resolution, such as 320×240 pixels and 256 colors. Web cams will vary in quality, capability, and support (one problem being that some manufacturers have refused to release specifications so that drivers may be developed).
Newer models now use Universal Serial Bus (USB) for transmission of video data. Although a number of USB Web cams are supported under Linux, you'll generally need to track down, download, install, and configure software drivers for Red Hat Linux to support your Web cam.
One older type of parallel port-based Web cam that is supported is the Zora Web cam (part ...
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