Linux determines what driver to load depending on the chipset if it's supported. So, first thing is to search LQ for threads about your webcam and check the HCL. If nothing turns up then try to find out more about the chipset from the documents that came with it, the vendors site and searching teh intarweb. Even emailing the vendor asking for used chipsets does work sometimes. If nothing turns up then start by plugging in the device, use "lsusb" or "usbmodules" command to see if any modules got loaded and look at your syslog (most likely /var/log/messages) for messages about USB. If it returns any info like Vendor ID strings use that to search the
Linux-USB device overview website. If you post (error) messages make sure you post *exact* ones.
Generic USB Webcam?
