So I am using an odd assortment of things in my little world. I have Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Debian Linux on my work/home machines and strangely enough they all have web cams. With that I remembered that I have an account over at UStream.tv and that I did broadcast before, so why not do it again. 

Found the only issue is that my debian desktops dont like to broadcast, this seems to be a common issue with Linux desktop because Flash does not prompt you to allow or deny  the application. In poking around I found the application WebCam Studio for Linux and on the bottom of the "Installing on Ubuntu" page was the answer. 

1. Close all browsers

2. Go here:  http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager06.html

3.  Find "www.ustream.tv" and "cdn1.ustream.tv" and change them from "Always Ask" to "Allow" 

4. restart web browser, go to UStream.tv, login, and click broadcast. 

If your camera does work in linux you should not be able to broadcast.

If this doesnt work, make sure your webcam works in general because this is only a solution for broadcasting on websites, not making your cam work.  

I might do another post tonight if i am feeling motivated enough