Webcam server software...

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08-21-2005, 10:27 AM
hanratty21

Webcam server software...

Anyone recommend something so I can host a streaming webcam on my server (preferably free??) to watch my new puppy while I am at work?

RH

p.s. - Here's the puppy...
http://www.marshmallowpie.com/puppy/9.jpg
08-21-2005, 11:26 AM
Frets

shoutcast
08-21-2005, 11:30 AM
Sybersnake

yea, shoudcast! what breed, looks like a bichon.
08-21-2005, 11:49 AM
admedia

shoutcast? I thought that was for streaming audio?
08-21-2005, 12:06 PM
Asclepeos

Flashcom Developer Version.
08-21-2005, 12:25 PM
Sybersnake

Quote:

Originally Posted by admedia

shoutcast? I thought that was for streaming audio?

you don't have winamp do you? lol, the is shoutcastRadio and shoutcastTV
08-21-2005, 12:51 PM
Ask The Geezer

Didn't you get software with the webcam to do that? It's been awhile since I set one up, but it was free from some place called Camerades.

http://ww.com/
08-21-2005, 01:04 PM
Sybersnake

i don't have a cam :(
08-21-2005, 01:08 PM
Jeff2A

Most webcams will come with some sort of software to do this... if you haven't already bought the webcam, a network-based cam may be something else to consider.

http://www.vobbo.com/user/kelly/entry/296 - video of my puppies tearing **** up while I'm at work
08-21-2005, 02:05 PM
admedia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sybersnake

you don't have winamp do you? lol, the is shoutcastRadio and shoutcastTV

I love shoutcast.
08-21-2005, 02:31 PM
hanratty21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sybersnake

yea, shoudcast! what breed, looks like a bichon.

Thanks all - I'll check into Shoutcast. Also, yes -- Bichon -- 9 weeks old.
08-21-2005, 02:39 PM
gerbick

webcam xp
08-21-2005, 04:59 PM
hanratty21

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbick

webcam xp

ding ding ding - we have a winner...I'd rather have run from my linux box, but this works just fine for puppy cam!
08-21-2005, 05:01 PM
gerbick

yeah, I ended up buying it... it even works with my iSight on the PC.
08-21-2005, 05:53 PM
Loyal Rogue

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff2A

http://www.vobbo.com/user/kelly/entry/296 - video of my puppies tearing **** up while I'm at work

Forget the puppies... lets see some webcam vids of Kelly. :hubba:

And what's up with that KellyGirlBeads website? You couldn't find the time to help her out with it?
08-21-2005, 07:44 PM
Markp.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loyal Rogue

Forget the puppies... lets see some webcam vids of Kelly. :hubba:

And what's up with that KellyGirlBeads website? You couldn't find the time to help her out with it?

Oh god please no! Some people should not be allowed to voice their opinion on anything! http://www.vobbo.com/user/kelly/entry/323
08-21-2005, 08:01 PM
Sybersnake

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Originally Posted by Markp.com

Oh god please no! Some people should not be allowed to voice their opinion on anything! http://www.vobbo.com/user/kelly/entry/323

omg, like i said.. given the internet and powerful tools there will always be a lot of people who post **** like that.
08-22-2005, 11:16 PM
hanratty21

gerbick - I will be using that software again, but this ended up being a much better alternative to leaving the laptop setup in the kitchen (puppy room) all day...
http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=297
Standalone webcam/web server.
http://www.dlink.com/images/products...-900W_main.gif
08-23-2005, 12:01 AM
gerbick

dude. how is that!? I've read about it, but zero worthwhile reviews.
08-23-2005, 12:16 AM
Jeff2A

I had the DCS-900 (non-wireless version), and it broke on a car trip (long story) - apparently doesn't take much abuse at all.

Video was OK, but the Java applet sucked. The ActiveX version was better, and I even wrote a custom VB app to pull images for custom stuff ...
08-23-2005, 01:12 PM
hanratty21

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbick

dude. how is that!? I've read about it, but zero worthwhile reviews.

It's working well. Puppy is on full broadcast. I've read that it has a problem that it needs to be rebooted once per day, but a simple outlet timer (left over from fish tank) seems to cover me there.