"How to" question: web cam setup

Hello all -
My old (circa 2002) G4 (OS 10.4) and iSight camera are collecting dust in the basement.
I was wondering what I need to do to use them as a web cam so I can access the video from work or while on a trip.
Tips/suggestions appreciated!
Thanks.

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Hello all -
My old (circa 2002) G4 (OS 10.4) and iSight camera are collecting dust in the basement.
I was wondering what I need to do to use them as a web cam so I can access the video from work or while on a trip.
Tips/suggestions appreciated!
Thanks.
(1) Software operates your iSight.
You can check out this list of apps to see which ones offers the functions that interest you:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013310
For a webcam view you can access while you away, consider EvoCam, Security Spy, and the other apps in the "Webcam Apps" and "iSight as a surveillance or Nanny cam " sections of the page.
In addition to checking the functions each app offers, check to be certain the app is compatible with the hardware and OS you plan to use.
These apps offer different cost, capability, and ease of installation and operation. Select the app that best meets the combination of criteria that are important to you.
(2) You can use the suggestions in this page to test whether you iSight is still working after you blow the dust off of it:
http://www.ralphjohns.co.uk/EZJim/EZJimpage4.html
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