Like James said, don't install the bloat. Just the driver and you should be good.
The Logitech stuff seems to be pretty good. Look for devices that expressly claim to work well with Skype. *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) <http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker> *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* * * On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 9:54 PM, Ben Scott <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all, > > Anyone here care to comment on brands/models for a webcam? That is, > a small, USB-attached camera, suitable for mounting on top of an LCD > monitor. > > The owner wants to do video conferencing, so that's my problem now. > All he wants to do is use it with the Skype, MSN and/or AIM chat > clients. > > We have a Logitech QuickCam from another project. It is okay, but > the software is crap: Bloated, slow, buggy, confusing UI, fancy UI > skin instead of conventional UI widgets, needs a Windows service and a > couple of startup items, etc., etc. Probably full of security holes > too. I'm wondering if anyone else's offerings are better, or if > that's just what to expect in this product space. > > advTHANKSance > > -- Ben > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
