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installing new hardware

Asked by nigel brown

I have plugged a webcam into a usb port. Nothing happens, but by entering the terminal and using lsusb I can see that the device is detected and identified. How can I get the camera to operate?

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Best Vanamali (vanamalishastry) said : 		#1

Try installing cheese (a software to run webcams) via the software centre.

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nigel brown (nigelvernonbrown1949) said : 		#2

Now works fine. Thanks very much