Unicap on Ubuntu

To have Linux support for your 1394 TIS DMK, DBK or DFK, you need this software:-

http://www.unicap-imaging.org/

And they have a very nice instruction to show how to install it for Ubuntu:-

http://www.unicap-imaging.org/using_repository.htm

And you may also want to have a look on this page:-

http://www.astronomycamerasblog.com/2007/11/27/firewire-astronomy-cameras-on-ubuntu-704-feisty-fawn/