Hi, I am trying to see if I get linux to recognize this webcam. I am running VectorLinux, and have really not done any USB interface with Linux before. So far, all I have done is # cat /proc/bus/usb/devices and recieved a long list of Driver=(none). The driver that was recomended was Sonix sn9c102---, but while trying to compile the driver I get "*** No rule ro make target 'modules'. Stop"
Do I need to patch my 2.4.x kernel first?

Is there anything I can try to see if is recognizing it?

Thanks you, I will post a better explaination soon, and am currently working on it.

I am also trying to install this webcam if anyone can help please let me know.

I have the same webcam. It cam in a two pack I gave the second to my parents.
It works in M$, but I have been searching for about a year to get it working under SUSE.
No luck.
Anyone planning on buying this webcam don't. It's junk. (my .02)

Regards,
Blair

ARRgggh that suxx alot. I have a quickcam messenger as well by it still isnt supported but linux either.... I give up for now unless someone can tell me how to make on of them work

I looked around and it reportedly works with the sn9c10x drivers at linux-projects . No luck here, but hey I dont know what I am doing, and I have yet to install everything I was supposed to.

ya i have these drivers already built in to my kernel i did a modprobe of them and all that and when i check my hardware its there but i have no /dev/video0
so basically i can tell it the driver is there but thats about it i cant make it run it or talk to the cam

Take a look in the HCL and see what you find. I think it is quicker than waiting for other people to post. Then maybe post your review too for other users.

YOu know I honestly didnt even think of that. thanks

SWEEt went to the hcl got my logitech quickcam messenger working within seconds thanks.

check out this site

http://www.exploits.org/v4l/

I got my webcam working with .webcamrc (file) then type in webcam

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Webcam and
http://freephile.org/wiki/index.php/USB_Webcam
most of these instruction require root or sudo access.

It should be noted that I had most problem with trying to (unknowing noob) install spca5xx while other driver was loaded and present. I had to rm the offending driver (sn9c102) and unload it using lsmod -r sn9c102. Follow above links to the letter (as I did on the fourth try). It works now. If there is a more eloquent way of doing stuff, I am more than willing to hear it. Hey, thanks again LQ!!!
Ps. the 'uname -r' is something worth knowing. Best of luck.