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From: AES on 22 Feb 2010 15:43
In article <bogus-FD2217.19594521022010(a)feeder.eternal-september.org>,
jim <bogus(a)example.com> wrote:

>
> As I recall, the model is Logitech Pro. This model is typically $115 to
> $125. There are several other models much less expensive. The advantage
> is that the model I chose is "plug it in and it works with a Mac". No
> drivers, no configuration, no nothing. I consider it worth the cost.

Will this model of webcam -- or any others -- "work" in a situation
where it can be left behind, connected to an always-live Internet
connection through an AirLink 101 "MIMO Technology" router, but with no
computer left behind at this location?

The AirLink certainly creates a small WiFi hotspot or LAN, and seems to
have some RJ-45 Ethernet ports on the back also. The LAN created by the
AirLink router -- or at least the WiFi connection to the Internet
through it -- has a WEP password.

We'd like to connect to the webcam over the Internet from elsewhere to
take an occasional look at what the webcam is seeing (remote steering
not really needed).

I'm a novice at this kind of setup -- what's needed here?
From: Jamie Kahn Genet on 23 Feb 2010 02:30
Warren Oates <warren.oates(a)gmail.com> wrote:

> In article <bogus-FD2217.19594521022010(a)feeder.eternal-september.org>,
> jim <bogus(a)example.com> wrote:
>
> > I wanted one to communicate via iChat with family in the service
> > overseas. I settled on a Logitech.
> >
> > As I recall, the model is Logitech Pro. This model is typically $115 to
> > $125. There are several other models much less expensive. The advantage
> > is that the model I chose is "plug it in and it works with a Mac". No
> > drivers, no configuration, no nothing. I consider it worth the cost.
>
> speaking of webcams:
>
> http://chatroulette.com/
>
> one of the craziest damned things I ever encountered, and I'm not sure
> why I feel that way; it's kind of Brazil meets 1984 meets Kafka with a
> TOS written by Rod McKuen ...

<http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2010/2/22/> - LOL!
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