If your camera doesn’t work in Ubuntu and you have Compiz enabled, the webcam doesn’t work.The work around is to disable Compiz effects and then the camera works. I need to research a better solution.
I’ve been actively using Ubuntu for the past week or so and I really am liking it, sure it is missing some polish, but overall, this is a very usable and friendly OS. I definitely plan on installing this on my Asus Eee Pc if it ever ships…
Here is a listing of official Ubuntu Virtual Machines to use with VMWare. I am actually in the process of building an Ubuntu Server for a new mail solution.
While I’m listing downloadable Virtual Machines, there are also some Linux distros available over at thoughtpolice.