On Thu, 2004-06-17 at 23:15, hugo wrote: > Hello, > > After a few months, decided to try a Webcam within my linux environment. > So I bought a Logitech QuickCam Express USB. > (a HP deskjet 916c is also connected through USB, both devices are using > a dedicated connector at motherboard) > Running RedHat enterprise server, found that the HP printer (USB) was > recognised and installed correctly. > The QuickCam Express USB was not. > > So as work around, immediatly installed Mandrake 9.1 still in an > enthousiastic mood, > but unfortunatly the WebCam USB is also not recognised. > > The USB camera is not detected, driver - basic functionality - not > available ?, > tried to find which driver i needed and was overwelmed with input > information on the WWW. > But can not find any relationship between HW driver & corresponding - > REDHAT nor Mandrake package. > > Any advice or methodology on how to start up the basic camera > functionality will be appreciated, > usbviewer => USB UHCI ROOT HUB > + unkown device (vendor id 046d productid 0920 ) > + Deskjet ....( ...) > > Get a little bit annoyed about linux installation and the lack of device > drivers. > > What am I overlooking, or even doing wrong ? > Can I kindly ask a little bit attention and support/guidance from you ? > > (Do not want to give up, although quiting now seems to be the easiest > for me now, > based on the sunny whether conditions of course. > Hope that the sun will shine soon also for my webcam linux context) > > Looking forward to your advice. > > Sincerely, > For status (test) see link: http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca5xx.html
For using webcam, you have to compile the kernel module by yourself see the spca5xx package on the download page. -- ---------- m.vr.gr. Gerard Klaver ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by The 2004 JavaOne(SM) Conference Learn from the experts at JavaOne(SM), Sun's Worldwide Java Developer Conference, June 28 - July 1 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA REGISTER AND SAVE! http://java.sun.com/javaone/sf Priority Code NWMGYKND _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
