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How do I get Ubuntu to recognize my web-cam (on board) on a HP 6748 series laptop? Also, which programs are needed to do things like video phone or web conferences? nu2ubuntu.

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Best Federico Vera (fedevera) said : 		#1

Hi! 'most' of HP's embedded webcams use the uvc spec and they should work 'out of the box'. In order to test it you can install Cheese[1]. There are several applications for web conferencing, Skype[2], Ekiga[3], etc...

Hope this helps!

[1] In Karmic(Applications->Ubuntu Software Center->Cheese)
     In earlier versions (Applications->Add/Remove...->Cheese)
[2] http://www.skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/linux/choose/
[3] In Karmic(Applications->Ubuntu Software Center->Ekiga)
     In earlier versions (Applications->Add/Remove...->Ekiga)

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nu2ubuntu (mj2guest2) said : 		#2

Thanks Federico Vera, that solved my question.