[SLL] questions about security cameras setup

Phil Hughes fyl at a42.com
Tue May 3 14:16:13 PDT 2005


The D-Link DCS-900 has some potential. See
http://www.linuxgazette.com/node/9979

On Tue, May 03, 2005 at 02:08:48PM -0700, Jeremy C. Reed wrote:
> I have a friend who needs to install some security cameras in his offices.
> 
> What software and what type of hardware do you suggest for a low cost
> solution?
> 
> Any good stores around Seattle that sell cameras? (I am thinking Fry's
> should have a big selection.)
> 
> We are thinking we could use some USB cameras.
> 
> It would be nice to have remote access to the recorded video streams and
> live video for the different cameras.
> 
> Any links I should read?
> 
> Maybe around five years ago, I used Slackware Linux with some parallel
> port based camera to make snapshots. But I am looking for a video instead
> of still pictures. And this is more important than my previous goal: let
> me know if it was snowing :)
> 
> Thanks,
> 
>  Jeremy C. Reed
> 
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