Tested hardware
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Soundcards
For Linux users, most sound cards supported by ALSA should work. Check the ALSA Soundcard Matrix for your sound card. Be aware that it should be able to do full duplex. See also: Shared use of the sound card.
It is strongly recommended that you use a headset. This will improve the overall sound quality.
Handset
For Linux users, experimental support can be found here.
Cameras
Note that Ekiga does not require you to have a webcam to make calls. USB webcams which have a working driver for the v4l or v4l2 kernel API should work. Firewire cameras, including Firewire DV cameras, should work too.
Here is a list of tested webcams and cameras with Ekiga:
| Name | Interface | Linux driver (plugin to use in Ekiga)
|
 Windows driver
|
|---|---|---|---|
Cibox PC-390 |
USB | spca5xx
(v4l only) |
(directshow, vfw not working) |
Logitech 4000 |
USB | Linux kernel: pwc
(v4l2 is preferred, v4l) |
QuickCam v10.5.1
(directshow is preferred, vfw) |
Logitech Fusion |
USB | uvc-video
(v4l2 only) |
QuickCam v10.5.1
(directshow is preferred, vfw) |
iSight Apple |
Firewire | firewire dc1394
(dc1394) |
Yes (use Ekiga SVN: April 07)
(directshow - No sound) |
Philips SPC900NC |
USB | Linux kernel: pwc (min 10.0.12)
(v4l2 is preferred, v4l) |
Driver SPC900NC version 1.0.0.41
(directshow is preferred, vfw) |
Hercules |
USB | ov51x
(Using at least Ekiga 2.0.5: v4l2 is preferred, v4l) |
Unknown |
Philips Vesta Pro Scan |
USB | Linux kernel: pwc
(v4l2 is preferred, v4l) |
Unknown |
iSight built-in |
Built-in (USB ?) | uvc-video
(v4l2 only) |
NO
(Will require DirectX plugin) |
Philips ToUCam Pro |
USB | Linux kernel: pwc
(v4l2 is preferred, v4l) |
Unknown |
Logitech |
USB | Linux kernel: pwc
(v4l2 is preferred, v4l) |
Unknown |
Sony TRV-20 |
Firewire | Linux kernel (2.4.20 tested)
(AVC1394) |
Unknown |
Canon IXY DV S1 |
Firewire | Linux kernel (2.4.20 tested)
(AVC1394) |
Unknown |
Creative Labs NX Ultra |
USB | spca5xx
(V4l only) |
Unknown |
| Labtech Webcam Elch2
Chip ID: 046d:0929 |
USB | gspca, release 01.00.12 (20070110)
(V4L) |
Unknown |
Logitech 5000 pro |
USB | linux-uvc
(V4l2 only) Require at least Ekiga version 2.0.4 |
Unknown |
Sony DCR-PC55E |
Firewire | Linux kernel
(avc1394) |
Unknown |
Logitech QuickCam Pro |
USB | Linux kernel: pwc
(V4l2 is preferred, v4l) |
Unknown |
Pinnacle Systems Inc. |
PCI (tv card) | Linux kernel (2.6.18 tested): saa7134
(V4l2 is preferred, v4l) Require at least Ekiga Snapshot version 20070728 (> 2.0.9) |
Unknown |
Creative Live! Cam Optia |
USB | uvc-video
V4l2 only (Require at least Ekiga 2.0.10) |
Unknown |
Logitech |
USB | uvc-video
V4l2 |
Unknown |
ViewSonic 22” LCD |
USB | uvc-video
V4l2 |
Unknown |
The Mobility Lab |
USB | spcaxx
V4l |
Unknown |
Philips |
USB | uvc-video
V4l2 |
Unknown |
Logitech |
USB | uvc-video
V4l2 |
Unknown |
Logitech |
USB | uvc-video
V4l2 |
directshow |
Microsoft |
USB | uvc-video
V4l2 |
Unknown |
Logitech |
USB | uvc-video
V4l2 |
directshow |
Laptop cameras
| Name | Interface | Linux driver
|
Windows driver
|
|---|---|---|---|
Dell |
Built-in | V4L2 | directshow |
Dell |
Built-in | V4L2 | untested |
Acer |
Built-in | V4L2 | directshow |
Dell |
Built-in | V4L2 | untested |
Headsets
Jack plug
Any headset using a TRS connector (also called a jack plug (UK) or phone plug (U.S.) should work), these will plug into the soundcard or your PC/laptop.
Simply using ordinary headphones will prevent audio feedback (whistling and echoing). Headsets with microphones (ie. two connectors) will further improve quality by placing the microphone closer to your mouth.
Bluetooth
btsco (bluetooth linux driver) is no longer maintained and does not work extremely well. Ekiga should support bluetooth audio device exposed by ALSA but does not currently (2008-05). Linux: Further information about bluetooth headsets can be found in the Gentoo wiki or in the Ubuntu documentation.
