spycam

Here is my favorite free video surveillance software - NCH Eyeline (previously called Informant):
http://tinyurl.com/368qut

Novosun's SurveillizCam comes in a free Lite version:
http://tinyurl.com/2kahnu

Here is a very good article on the topic with another free program:
http://tinyurl.com/pblou

Still another alternative is Easy Web Cam which used to be free, but even at $20, it's a good value.
http://tinyurl.com/33o55u

As far as recording a user without their knowledge, that would most likely require different software and setup.

P.C. Spy Cam is only $11.
http://tinyurl.com/28tvze

This is a good choice for $24:
http://tinyurl.com/26sxs6

Here's another source of info:
http://tinyurl.com/2axe57

and a more costly and complete solution:
http://tinyurl.com/2dqqhz

Good Luck.

Update:
I'm adding this to the post because it is a new product that looks very interesting and may be of use to you even though it isn't free.
SnoopStick:
http://www.snoopstick.com/

It would be a great solution for monitoring all activity on your computer while you are away. However, It has scary implications when considered for using in a business environment. ...interesting.

Let me know if any of this is useful.

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