Linux has limited support for webcams. We have limited testing with webcams purchased from the engineering Engineering Shop. We have had decent results with Logitech cameras so far.

The following models have been tested and seem to work:

MakeModelCameraMicrophoneComments
LogitechC920eyesyeswas $65
LogitechC920yesyes 
LogitechC910yesyes 

 

Additional Resources:

If you are self managed you could look at the superior devices from the ideasonboard uvc site, but we have not tested them.