you don't need labview.
once you properly assemble your camera and connect the PWM cables (4 in total) you area ready. you do not even need to connect the DB9 to the PC to see it operate right out of the box.
here is what you do...
go to kevin's site and read the camera FAQ *(its good to have these thoughts in your mind before you turn on your camera so you know how to fix it if it doesn't work)*.
http://www.kevin.org/frc/camera/
then, download kevin's default code, version 2.1 as of today, and download the HEX file to the RC.
http://www.kevin.org/frc/frc_camera_21.zip
after you download the code and power up, the camera will search for the green light.. if it finds it, it will track it. the green light came in your kit & you need to build it.
the DB9 and camera GUI are really only used to set the focus of your camera and to see the view range.
i haven't used labview so i can't say for sure, but i think it does all of the above except in a pretty way. but it comes with a small string attached, you have to ALSO learn how to use labview first... we really didn't have time for that this year so we skipped it, and haven't missed it either.
good luck!
slloyd