Date: Mon, 11 Dec 1995 16:32:10 -0800 From: Dave Truesdell <truesdel@nas.nasa.gov> To: Steve Hovey <shovey@buffnet.net> Cc: Seppo Kallio <kallio@jyu.fi>, freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Connectix QuickCam Message-ID: <5868.818728330@nas.nasa.gov> In-Reply-To: Your message of "Mon, 11 Dec 1995 07:42:50 PST." <9512111044.aa22548@buffnet1.buffnet.net>
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-- Your message was: (from "Steve Hovey") > >It seems hard to get info about Connectix QuickCam from Connectix. > >What kind of tools there is to trace the parallel port data traffic in >FreeBSD or MS Windows. None came with it - I just bought one. > >I know QuickCAM is using one way parallel port. Somehow it can read the >picture data and control the shutter speed of the camera. It uses one way or two way - and it also plugs into the keyboard as well as the parallel port, but doesnt explain why. > >BTW: Is it illegal to trace this kind of data and publish it as C-kode? > Wouldnt be easier to tell them you wanna write a driver for freebsd and ask for specs? They have a web site - www.connectix.com -- End of Message If you haven't opened the envelope with the floppys, you should be able to return the camera, without any problems. :-) Otherwise, unless you are willing to run Windows, the QuickCam is just an expensive paperweight. And, don't bother trying to contact Connectix for programming information. From my own experience in contacting them, and from what I've seen on the net, their only response is a formletter politely thumbing their nose at anyone not using Windows or a Macintosh. The letter claims that over 95% of their customers use those platforms. I guess the remaining 5%, like me, buy their product by mistake. After all, why would knowingly spend $100+ on a camera they can't use. T.T.F.N., Dave Truesdell Wombat Wrestler/Software Packrat/NAS Newsmaster (truesdel@nas.nasa.gov)
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