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Ubuntu Help with webcam

[Deleted User] · 2008-06-14 13:55:57

hiya, am using Ubuntu 8.04, however I want to use a webcam with my laptop and I have an old one made by Mikomi. Where can I get the appropriate drivers? Cheers, Z

14-06-2008 02:55PM

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hiya,

am using Ubuntu 8.04, however I want to use a webcam with my laptop and I have an old one made by Mikomi.

Where can I get the appropriate drivers?

Cheers,

Z

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#2 14-06-2008 04:38PM

An Fear Aniar

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Dunno dude, there may not be a driver for it.

A quick Google showed a lot of people being directed to this page:

http://www.linux.com/base/ldp/howto/Webcam-HOWTO/index.htmlt

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#3 14-06-2008 06:24PM

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Mikomi is just an Argos brand name, you have to find out who made the camera and then you cna search for the driver (if there is one)]

MC

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#4 15-06-2008 04:09AM

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Assuming a USB webcam, what output do you get from the 'lsusb' command with the webcam plugged in? Google the vendor:product ID on http://google.com/linux and you should see which driver supports it.

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