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    Webcam not working - Sony VAIO

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Hungry Man, Apr 1, 2012.

  1. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    What is the output of lsusb
     
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    I actually managed to fix this somehow by installing Skype lol
     
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    Have you tried installing cheese?
     
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    Might I suggest V4l2 from the package manager? There is also v4l2ucp both of which help webcams work.
     
    beeman1937, Apr 7, 2012
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