GtkCamShot

I recently came across GtkCamShot software, a webcam snapshot utility that has impressed me. It is a quick hack which shows you the view from your webcam, updating every half-second. The main window boasts a simple button for saving images, making the software extremely user-friendly.

To build the source, you'll need several libraries installed. Fortunately, running Debian GNU/Linux enables one to simply run `apt-get install libgtk2.0-dev libimlib2-dev giblib-dev` to ensure that everything is installed correctly.

GtkCamShot software requires a Webcam which is supported by the Linux kernel's videodev API to run effectively. I use a Philips PWC camera, and it works smoothly via /dev/video0.

The latest release of GtkCamShot software allows for fruitful improvements, which include a change in preferences dialog to a property sheet, the addition of the ability to change format string for timestamps and a proper about box.

Overall, GtkCamShot software presents an efficient and valuable choice for users seeking a webcam snapshot utility that is easy to use with simple saving options, whilst offering updates that keep the software up to date with relevant technology.