Need Webcam drivers for Logitech Zoom

The full designation of my web cam is:
Logitech Quickcam USB Zoom Web Cam

Hi !

you seem to need the pwc driver. this module is already included in the ubuntu kernel and should be loaded automatically when you plug the webcam. to know if the driver if loaded, type in the console :

lsmod | grep pwc

you will know if the module is loaded. If not, type

sudo modprobe pwc

this will load the module. plug your webcam. this should work.

tell me if it helps

Thanks. Now all I need is to know how to find the 'Console'... pardon me for sounding like a total novice, but I've only been running Ubuntu for three days.

OK. Welcome to Ubuntu !

you will find it here (I am not sure though, as I am not running GNOME and KDE, which are two different desktop environments)

Application->utilities->terminal

and do not hesitate to ask for any question you may have.

OK, I found it... just a hunch that 'Console' meant the same as 'Terminal'... I typed in the command and it gave me back this:

argiod@Starchild:~$ lsmod | grep pwc
pwc 86400 0
compat_ioctl32 2304 1 pwc
videodev 29312 1 pwc
usbcore 138632 10 usb_storage,libusual,xpad,pwc,snd_usb_audio,snd_usb_lib,usbhid,ehci_hcd,uhci_hcd

I am assuming this means the drivers are there. But, when I plug in my web cam there is no response. How do I figure out if it's working?

You are right. The driver is loaded. that should work.

to test your webcam, just use a program that uses it, like ekiga (program used for video chat) or camorama, which is a small utility to view images from a webcam.

Tell me if you have no idea of how to install programs

I've managed to install one or two programs. But it wouldn't hurt to tell me where I should install it. I am familiar with running config, then make. But I am still not sure of the proper place to put new programs; nor where to look for them once they're installed.

Nothing like a new system or OS to make this old computer 'guru' feel like a total dummy... LOL

FYI, I extracted the program, camorama to my desktop; probably not the best place for it, but I was sure I would be able to find it...

Thank You very much. My web cam is now fully functional.

FYI: Please note: camorama can NOT find the camera if it is plugged into a USB extension hub; but works fine if plugged directly into a usb port built into the computer. Or, at least, that's how it works on my Toshiba Satellite P25 S607 laptop.

ANOTHER PROBLEM SOLVED BY COMMUNITY COOPERATION!!!

UBUNTU ROCKS!!!

Thanks Nihad Keserovic, that solved my question.

Cool.

You should really try to avoid compiling programs yourself and rely on the add/remove application or synaptic for a more advanced one to do the job. If not you will have a hard time updating or uninstalling program. Moreover, you would miss the simplicity of the centralized programs gestion of ubuntu !

hey, i have a rocketfish webcam, i did the steps above, and in my terminal it replies:

pwc 84864 0
compat_ioctl32 2304 1 pwc
videodev 28160 1 pwc
usbcore 134280 14 pwc,cdc_acm,rndis_host,cdc_ether,usbnet,usb_storage,libusual,snd_usb_audio,snd_usb_lib,usbhid,ehci_hcd,uhci_hcd,ohci_hcd

after i put in: lsmod | grep pwc

i have camorama and when I open it it says:

cannot connect to video device(/dev/video0)
please check connection

and its connected

please ask a new question as your problem is different

i did