How to make Linux driver for usb pc camera???

PeterJIn · 05-27-2009, 04:21 AM

I have a usb pc camera.
recently I changed My computer OS from Window to Linux.
But i can not install web pc camera.
But the producer have not yest offered the Linux driver.
Is there any way for me to create it bu myself???

H_TeXMeX_H · 05-27-2009, 05:31 AM

Depends on your skill. But, why not post the camera make and model if you can. For example at least post the output of '/sbin/lsusb' (without quotes). So just type that into a terminal or console and press Enter. I'm betting the camera is likely to be supported by some driver that currently exists.

okos · 05-27-2009, 05:33 AM

Did you try digiKam? I had the drivers to access one of my cameras which I could not access any other way.

IndyGunFreak · 05-27-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterJIn

I have a usb pc camera.
recently I changed My computer OS from Window to Linux.
But i can not install web pc camera.
But the producer have not yest offered the Linux driver.
Is there any way for me to create it bu myself???

If its a digital camera, most of them work just like an external hard drive.

If its an actual Webcam (like for video chat, etc.) I've found their support is shaky at best.

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