Webcam and iChat

I have an iBook G4 and it doesn't have an internal camera. I know this might sound like a dumb question, but would an ordinary webcam that hooks up to my laptop work w/ iChat and photobooth the same way an internal camera would? Thanks.

Hello CJNsoccer4
Macs that run Leopard can use many USB webcams. They can also use compatible Firewire-connected DV camcorders and Firewire webcams. More info on your alternatives at:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5725045&#5725045
EZ Jim
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