Difference between revisions of "USB Webcam"
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| − | + | Skype does not seem to work with a lot of webcams, including this one. If you have problems you can try to start Skype by preloading certain modules. The command for this would simply be: | |
| − | + | LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype | |
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| + | Or, on a 64-bit machine, Skype should be started thus: | ||
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| + | LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib32/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype | ||
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| + | You can replace the commands of your Skype menu item from 'skype' to one of the lines above. | ||
Revision as of 12:36, 9 December 2009
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Installing the Lenovo USB Webcam (type 40Y8519, Webpage at Lenovo Products)
For quick camera testing I have found svv to be very useful. If problems arise it is also worth having a look at the GSPCA driver maintainer's website. |
Skype does not seem to work with a lot of webcams, including this one. If you have problems you can try to start Skype by preloading certain modules. The command for this would simply be:
LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype
instead of just
skype
Or, on a 64-bit machine, Skype should be started thus:
LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib32/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype
You can replace the commands of your Skype menu item from 'skype' to one of the lines above.
