laptop security

[dimkal]

hello, i have a built in webcam in my laptop. So I'd like to turn on the "monitor" program when the screen saver comes on. Is it possible to start a process with the screen saver?

basically the idea is that if I step away, and somebody will try to grab my laptop, i'd know who grabbed it. Monitor will upload snapshots at regular intervals to an off-sight server when it detects/sees motion.

I know this is not the *best* precaution to laptop theft, I do have the laptop lock, and make backups regularly in case of actual laptop theft, but thought it's a good idea...

[jammy1]

It is possible when your system is connected with home based security
system. whenever anyone try to steal your system, security system catch the pic and store.
It can be possible.

[HermanAB]

Google for "linux webcam motion capture". There are many ways to do what you want.

[dimkal]

Google for "linux webcam motion capture". There are many ways to do what you want.

yes I'm aware how do this, but the question is (and maybe i should have made it clear):
How do i start a my video motion detection when the screen saver is on?

[dimkal]

It is possible when your system is connected with home based security
system. whenever anyone try to steal your system, security system catch the pic and store.
It can be possible.

yes i know it is possible, but how do i start it when the screen saver goes on?

-d

[HermanAB]

The screen saver is probably xscreensaver. It has one helluvalot of options and a very tiresome manual. It can probably launch a program for you when it turns on.