Webcam hardware/software advice for Fedora 8

[Mike]

Bart van Kuik <bart <at> vankuik.nl> writes:

> 
> I'm looking for a good compatible webcam for my Fedora 8 laptop.
> 
> Does anyone have suggestions for a good plug-and-play webcam?
> 
> I also want to use video chat software where the other end can run 
> Windows. Any suggestions for that? Skype 2.0? Others?

I use a Phillips SPC 900NC - and since the driver is already in the 
kernel it is plug and play. It works fine with the new Skype for Linux
and also Ekiga. HTH