Hi List, The hardware list page on the Wiki: http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/HardwareList says: "I'd like to see this page as an entry point for hardware that does not work with CentOS out of the box or only with some effort. I do not see a need for a list which states all working hardware." I'd like to ask if we can make a small exception to that rule for webcams, and ask for permission to start a section for webcams known to work with CentOS. The reason being that when researching the purchase of a webcam for use on CentOS/Skype, I was unable to find any decent resources (specifically referencing CentOS) other than personal recommendations from other users. I still seems as though buying a webcam for use with CentOS is a lottery although things are definitely improving. I'm thinking of a page that details: Webcam make and model CentOS version tested under Driver used, minimal install details (source, RPM etc) Applications tested with Anything else relevant and maybe split into 3 sections for high-end, mid-range and entry-level webcams. For reference (and those searching on google who may find this), I could get things started with the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 which works on CentOS5 with the uvc driver (compiled from the latest source tarball), tested with Skype. Karanbir also mentioned on IRC that he'd had success with a Philips SPC 900NC. Thoughts/objections?
Ned Slider wrote:> The hardware list page on the Wiki: > > http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/HardwareList > > says: > > "I'd like to see this page as an entry point for hardware that does not > work with CentOS out of the box or only with some effort. I do not see a > need for a list which states all working hardware."That's from me - we don't/didn't have the manpower (and the machines) to make a list like that (and I still feel that way).> I'd like to ask if we can make a small exception to that rule for > webcams, and ask for permission to start a section for webcams known to > work with CentOS.Sure, go ahead, what you wrote sounds reasonable :) Cheers, Ralph -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 189 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://lists.centos.org/pipermail/centos-docs/attachments/20081202/75c32e9d/attachment-0003.sig>
On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 1:20 AM, Ralph Angenendt <ra+centos at br-online.de> wrote:> Ned Slider wrote: >> The hardware list page on the Wiki: >> >> http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/HardwareList >> >> says: >> >> "I'd like to see this page as an entry point for hardware that does not >> work with CentOS out of the box or only with some effort. I do not see a >> need for a list which states all working hardware." > > That's from me - we don't/didn't have the manpower (and the machines) to > make a list like that (and I still feel that way).Ralph, is this also from you? <wicked grin> "Avoid the use of the first person singular ("I", "mine" etc.) in pages, since it is of little use to the reader, and it looks a tad unprofessional. If you have to refer to yourself or someone else, refer to his/her Wiki page with contact information (or just the full name if that person does not have a page on this Wiki)." (seen in http://wiki.centos.org/HowToContribute/EditingCentOSWiki ) Akemi
Ralph Angenendt wrote:> Ned Slider wrote: > >> I'd like to ask if we can make a small exception to that rule for >> webcams, and ask for permission to start a section for webcams known to >> work with CentOS. > > Sure, go ahead, what you wrote sounds reasonable :) > > Cheers, > > Ralph >Thanks. Page created here: http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/HardwareList/Webcams