hugerobot Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 Well, it seems that webcam troubleshooting is either too hard, too boring, (or I'm too stupid) for anyone to help. Also, I posted quite a bit of technical gobbledygook in my last post on this subject (see: this), and if I would have seen that I probably would have said "Hmmm... isn't there a poll or something I can answer?" and hoped someone else could help. So, I have concluded that I once again have purchased an unsupported webcam, and want to go buy another one that will hopefully work (3rd time's a charm!) I have based this conclusion on the following dmesg info: hub.c: USB new device connect on bus2/2/3, assigned device number 9usb.c: USB device 9 (vend/prod 0x41e/0x400d) is not claimed by any active driver. That is what happens when I plug the webcam into the usb port. This time, I am simply asking for advice. I just want to make sure that the next one I buy will work. What webcams are you people using? I don't want to spend much (30-50 USD). Also, if there was a trick to getting your cam working, I'd appreciate that info as well, in case I buy your model... Thanks in advance! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonChild Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 I am not the right person to give advise but... If you search for: Linux Webcam Compatibility There are hundreds of websites working on it. There are hundreds of supported camers, and I would choose one of those. Unfortunately not all use standard communication protocols. http://qce-ga.sourceforge.net/ has the quicktime express camera drivers for linux, and also have a few links on other sites providing support for others. Also, GnomeMeeting says: Every camera supported by the Linux kernel and compatible with the Video4Linux API (Philips webcams, Creative webcams, and many others...) Try them. Sorry I can't help a lot more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugerobot Posted January 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 Thanks for the advice, (and the quick response!) But I have done that. In fact most of the information I have found on Google is outdated (circa 2000...) and many of the links are broken. The Mandrake Hardware Compatability chart lists a Creative Webcam Go as 'tested'. The cam I have now is a Creative webcam (sans Go) and apparently different enough that it doesn't work. So, I'm hoping to find someone who uses Mandrake 9.0, and has a working webcam, and can tell me the make and model so I can buy one. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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