Sorry - I did not read correctly. You have a built in webcam. On Thu, 18 Jun 2020 at 11:07, John Hearns <hear...@gmail.com> wrote:
> When you plug it in what does lsusb tell you? > > I have a Zoom USB webcam which works fine on Fedora and Raspberry Pi. > I bought it in MediaMart in Holland though! > > On Thu, 18 Jun 2020 at 00:51, Andrew Black via GLLUG < > gllug@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote: > >> My laptop webcam has broken, and I dont have the energy to get it fixed >> under RTB warranty. >> Are there any gotchas about buying for linux (ubuntu 18.04). >> More specifically >> >> - Quality - doesn't have to be much better than built in one. Not >> planning on recording publishable videos >> - Mounting on tripod is important. On the monitor is at the wrong >> angle and too close. >> - Not too bothered about microphone >> >> Human side. Initially I thought no webcam had advantages for zoom and the >> like but over the weeks I have found I get left out. "Put your hand up if >> you want to speak". >> >> I am pretty sure it is a hardware issue. I have tried a 20.04 live USB >> and that fails. >> >> Ps >> One site says Support multiple operating systems, including Windows, Mac >> OS, Android Smart TV, etc. >> I would like something a little more definitive than "etc". >> >> -- >> Andrew Black >> -- >> GLLUG mailing list >> GLLUG@mailman.lug.org.uk >> https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/gllug > >
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