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A: For testing if a webcam is working install ''Cheese'' or ''Ekiga'' from the repositories.
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Q: Does linux support my webcam
 
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A; Listing of supported webcams [http://www.ideasonboard.org/uvc/ here.]
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Ubuntu help on the subject [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Webcam here.]
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Q: How do i use my webcam for video chat.
 
Q: How do i use my webcam for video chat.
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A; Ekiga Softphone is an easy to use and set up video chat client and provides free accounts and fairly good user instructions.
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Google Chat video chat now has official Linux support. information [http://www.google.com/chat/video here!]
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[[Category: Tech support]]

Latest revision as of 13:51, 1 February 2011

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Webcam FAQ

Q: What software do i use with my webcam

A: For testing if a webcam is working install Cheese or Ekiga from the repositories.


Q: Does linux support my webcam

A; Listing of supported webcams here. Ubuntu help on the subject here.


Q: How do i use my webcam for video chat.

A; Ekiga Softphone is an easy to use and set up video chat client and provides free accounts and fairly good user instructions.

Google Chat video chat now has official Linux support. information here!