[Bug 41779] Re: webcam error - ov511.c: No decompressor available

[alexroat]

subject Philips ToU720k Webcam with ov511 chipset

IT IS WORKING !!!!

Hello to all !!!
I've damned a lot with the same problem but i've finnaly found the solution on gutsy (probably works with feisty and edgy too).
In theory, hotplug has to load the ov511 module when you're attaching the webcam.
Check this with an lsmod.
You simply need then to load the kernel module for the data decompression,
I ever supposed the correct decompression module is the ov511_decomp, instead is the ov518_decomp.
After the ov518_decomp module loading I'm able to detect the capabilities of the cam with dov4l and access it using kopete or other software.

OK, I hope that the manteiner will fix this problem in manner to have an
automatic module loading when the cam is attached.

PS: if you dont have the module in your distribution try to find the
right packet using apt-file tool.

ENJOY !!!! :D

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webcam error - ov511.c: No decompressor available
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