Issue using iSight on Macbook 3.1, running Ubuntu 10.10

Unleashedbutterfly · 12-20-2010, 01:59 PM

I have a Macbook 3.1 and have an built-in iSight that is not working under Ubuntu 10.10. I have my Macbook currently set up as single-boot running Ubuntu. I have read a few posts about how to set up my Macbook to recognize my webcam, but it seems confusing. I need someone to walk me through this process. I have downloaded the isight firmware tools, as a tar.gz. What do I next?

FredGSanford · 12-20-2010, 07:24 PM

Is it not in the multiverse repository? If so, you should be able to type the sudo command to install it.

I found this link showing it should be in the repository, at least for Lucid.

http://packages.ubuntu.com/lucid/gra...firmware-tools

Unleashedbutterfly · 12-21-2010, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FredGSanford

Is it not in the multiverse repository? If so, you should be able to type the sudo command to install it.

I found this link showing it should be in the repository, at least for Lucid.

http://packages.ubuntu.com/lucid/gra...firmware-tools

It appears that the firmware tools have been installed. I checked the Ubuntu Software Center. Not sure what else to do. I have been working on this a while.

Unleashedbutterfly · 12-21-2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FredGSanford

Is it not in the multiverse repository? If so, you should be able to type the sudo command to install it.

I found this link showing it should be in the repository, at least for Lucid.

http://packages.ubuntu.com/lucid/gra...firmware-tools

Even though the software center shows the tools are installed, when I launche Cheese, it says no device found.