rado3105 0 Posted May 20, 2012 Hi is any good software to capture and view video from ip cameras for linux? I saw zoneminder, but it seems to be to much complicated and propably orientated for cctv cameras. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rado3105 0 Posted May 20, 2012 free and open source please.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted May 20, 2012 Good luck let us know what you find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buellwinkle 0 Posted May 20, 2012 Zoneminder is not that bad, just takes time and that's what open source is all about. It's for people that have more time than money. I was able to download and install Linux, install Zoneminder, setup a 4 cameras all in about half a day (see review on my blog). You will spend more time looking for the holy grail of open source NVR solutions than if you just dive in and do it. If you don't like it, write some code and contribute it to the community. That is why you want open source, no? If nobody contributes, then what's the point of open source? I understand open source more than most as I've worked for an open source software company for 2 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rado3105 0 Posted May 20, 2012 I just start to learn basics about ip cameras....I was thinking that zoneminder is not good for ip cameras... But according your blog it is good, just requires enough linux skill. So this shouldnt be problem(my primary operating system for more than 8 years is linux....). If you want to see hard installation and configuration try gentoo, than everything other in linux world is easy..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buellwinkle 0 Posted May 20, 2012 You don't need that much in Linux skills as the commands you have to enter are spelled out in the instructions I linked too in that article. The hard part is finding the streaming URL command for each camera but support from the camera company should be able to supply that information to you or from their manuals. The forum is also a good place for help. Zoneminder has a website that's really cool were you put your camera brand and model and at gives all the wrong parameters to put in the configuration. This bit of information alone will save you hours. I know I wasted a lot of time using those parameters when they were not even close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
