hi, i get this error if i have a webcam program like camE or webcam running when i start xawtv.
tim@fuct:~$ xawtv This is xawtv-3.68, running on Linux/i686 (2.4.17) xinerama 0: 1280x1024+1280+0 xinerama 1: 1280x1024+0+0 can't open /dev/video0: Cannot allocate memory v4l-conf had some trouble, trying to continue anyway v4l2: open /dev/video0: Cannot allocate memory v4l: open /dev/video0: Cannot allocate memory no video grabber device available i can run each program independently with no issues. the tuner is on /dev/video0 the cam is on /dev/video1 i have a dual athlon mp on the tyan tiger mobo i have a geforce 2mx with twinview enabled i use the latest nvidia drivers (this was an issue before the upgrade) i run a debian distro w/ linux 2.4.17 and XFree86 Version 4.1.0.1 / X Window System (protocol Version 11, revision 0, vendor release 6510) Release Date: 21 December 2001 If the server is older than 6-12 months, or if your card is newer than the above date, look for a newer version before reporting problems. (See http://www.XFree86.Org/FAQ) Build Operating System: Linux 2.4.13 i686 [ELF] Module Loader present the module section from my XF86Config Section "Module" Load "ddc" Load "dbe" Load "extmod" Load "glx" Load "pex5" Load "record" Load "xie" Load "bitmap" Load "freetype" Load "speedo" Load "type1" Load "vbe" Load "int10" EndSection is this a general problem anyone knows about? any suggestions for getting further info? if this is the wrong place to be asking then please let me know. cheers, -tim _______________________________________________ Xpert mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xpert
