46SL417U- Compatible USB Video Cameras for Skype

Is there a list of compatible models so I can use Skype???
I bought a Microsoft Lifecam Studio and when I launch Skype it tells me that the camera is not deteced.
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/pd/productID.224526100/catID.44066900/parentCatego...
Works with Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo!, AOL Instant Messenger, and Skype†

Looking at the Skype website they have these listed under the Skype for TV section.
http://shop.skype.com/skype-for-tv/
There's a Freetalk Conference HD Camera for Toshiba TVs listed there.

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I have an old (Tiger, PPC) laptop. My wife has an old (Panther, PPC) mini. I'm going on a trip and want to use Skype or iChat to be able to see the kids when we talk. Can someone suggest a camera USB/firewire camera which would be good for this purpose? I don't need too many fancy features but it would be nice if it weren't big and heavy (since I'll be traveling with mine). If it's on a flexible stick or mounts to the top of the monitor/laptop screen, that would be great. I see a bunch on Amazon but it's not clear which work with Panther/Tiger, which have Mac drivers, etc. Thank you!
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Hi,
Yes and no (Again)
Any Camera is going to have to suit your Mac and it's input ports.
iUSBCam Utility only works for iChat.
It was originally designed to get the External iSight working on G3 computer less that 600Mghz.
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Macam
and IOXperts
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They also state on their Site some restriction and workaround are needed for certain apps.
Summary.
The same info about camera types and Drivers still applies in the broadest sense.
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NOTES
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What is the Mac Mini's processor.
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