Simple software for working with webcam

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Published on 2010-06-10T14:14:27Z Indexed on 2010/06/10 14:23 UTC
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Is there some simple software, that can only take pictures (or take pictures and shoot video) from webcam?

I'm looking for single-purpose simple application, not some complicated streaming/broadcasting solutions.

Is there any freeware app that does just that?

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