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could not install web cam on hardy heron machine

Asked by robert.a

I bought a webcam for my grandaughter.(microsoft vx-3000).I recently upgraded her desktop to hardy heron.Though i followed their instructions I could not install the software.I have returned the product.Are some cams not compatible with linux?I tried setup exe--and autoruns butnothing happened.I'd appreciate any help.

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kenden (kenden) said : 		#1

Hi,

Not every hardware vendor makes drivers for linux or gives the specification, so it is possible that this webcam simply was not compatible.
Check the following page for info about webcams in Ubuntu:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupportComponentsMultimediaWebCameras

See the link at the end of the page:

Note that the Free Software Foundation recommends several webcams that work without proprietary firmware:
http://www.fsf.org/resources/hw/cameras

Hope this helps you shop for a webcam!

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Bhavani Shankar (bhavi) said : 		#2

Hi, apparently that camera uses the same driver mine does (gspca). (on my desktop)

Step 1: go to Synaptic Package Manager under system-administration.

Step 2: find "gspca" package and mark for installation

Step 3: Click the checkmark at the top that says "apply" or something and it will install the gspca driver

Step 4: Go to add/remove programs and get "cheese" and try it out,

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