On January 11, 2004 11:17, Anne Wilson wrote: > On Sunday 11 January 2004 15:50, Phil Savoie wrote: > > Hi All, > > > > I would like to update the kernel to a 25 level as I would like > > support for my quick cam vc. I have found the webpage for the > > drivers but I require a kernel that supports video for linux. I am > > a total newbie at this and was hoping someone could kindly help me > > through this. I have read the man page on urpmi but as I have > > never done this before am real hesitant as I don't want to blow > > away my current config which is working real good now. You have > > been very kind with help offered on sound issues in the past and am > > now hoping to learn how this is done as well. > > Hi, Phil. Don't be put off by urpmi - use the gui. Mandrake Control > Center > Software Management (in 9.1 - it will be something similar > in 9.2). It will list all the apps that it knows are available to > you, which will be the ones on your disks. You can get more by using > other sources - this is easiest done by googling for 'easy urpmi' and > following the instructions. > > In the installable list, look for the package (I think it is called > v4lin) and it will automatically take care of any dependencies. > > Anne
Well, I took a look and v4lin or any combination thereof wasn't found. According to http://bytesex.org/v4l/build.html the 2.5x kernels has what I need to get this going. I appreciate and thank Anne for her suggestion, however, if the program wasn't found I think I still may need to upgrade the kernel. Anybody willing to lend a hand? Thanks again and regards, Phil
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