Logitech Quickcam

[Patton Echols]

On 08/08/2007 10:37 AM, Thomas Kaiser wrote:
> Patton Echols wrote:
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>> On 08/08/2007 04:36 AM, Thomas Kaiser wrote:
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>>> Patton Echols wrote:
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>>>> I am attempting to install a Logitech "QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks" 
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>> This looks like I need a UVC Driver, yes?
>>     
>
> This looks like the UVC Driver did recognize the cam. No need to install any 
> driver anymore ;-)
>
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>> The cam is also listed on the uvc page you sited, so that seems a 
>> definitive answer.  Thanks for your help
>>     
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> Your cam is supported by UVC driver. Use luvcview 
> http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca50x/Investigation/uvc/luvcview-20070512.tar.gz
> to test the cam.
>
> Most viewer application not (yet) able to use V4L2 devices :-( What is the 
> desired use of this cam?
>
>   
Main purpose is to be able to vid confer with my kid who is going to 
college 3,000 miles away from home.  I was thinking ekiga.  Naturally, 
once I have it, I'll do other stuff too.

Even if the applications don't work, shouldn't the correct driver itself 
turn on the camera?  Or does the driver not turn on the cam until it 
gets a call from the application?

Thanks for your help.

Patton