Matthew Jarvis wrote:
I'm thinking that I can get away with those cheapo webcams, run the 4 of
them into a usb hub and into a computer for viewing. (?)
...
Can I do this on the cheap like this or am I gonna have to pony up some
real $$$ to make it happen?
Yes.
You could easily do this with a bunch of USB cams and a few instances of
VLC.
Keep in mind the distance limitations of USB though.
I myself (sticking with the philosophy of "Do it right the first time")
would grab some Axis or Panasonic netcams and a copy of zoneminder.
However, if the budget isn't there for that, you can run USB cams with
zoneminder. The advantage being that if the budget does materialize for
netcams, you don't have to re-setup the system, just plug them into
zoneminder and away you go.
The downside being that zoneminder can be somewhat complex to configure
(though there is a liveCD now).
Do you plan to stick one outside to catch the graffiti punks? They seem
to love the back of your building.
-ajb
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