[plug] Video camera newbie

[Carl Gherardi]

Hey Guys,

I managed to get my brother running linux - and hes been happy with it 
for 6 months now, but he now wants to grab and edit video from a 
digital video camera. "i've got this (windows) software here, how do i 
install it?"

What is the general process for getting digital video via usb?

Most of the stuff i'm finding on the web is - get firewire working, use 
dvgrab, open kino/cinelerra. I'm using usb so i'm a little lost.

I've used usb mass storage devices previously, but the camera doesn't 
appear to act like one.

If I need to get a firewire card I will, but i'd like to avoid it if 
possible.

Cheers

Carl