The Webcam HOWTO
This document was written to assist the reader in the steps necessary to configure and use a webcam within the Linux operating system.
- Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Copyright Information
- 1.2. Disclaimer
- 1.3. New Versions
- 1.4. Credits
- 1.5. Feedback
- 1.6. Conventions Used in this Document
- 2. Enabling Support for Your (Webcam) Hardware in Linux
- 3. Accessing the Video Device
- 3.1. The Video Devices Node
- 3.2. Groups and Permissions
- 4. Framegrabbing Applications
- 5. Troubleshooting
- 5.1. Help, I have a USB webcam and don't know exactly what model it is and/or who the manufacturer is. What do I do?
- 5.2. Help, my camera has a driver that is source-only, i.e., has to be built by me! Where do I start?
- 5.3. Help, my camera has a driver that is source-only, i.e., has to be built by me! Where do I start?
- 5.4. Help, my camera has a driver that is source-only, i.e., has to be built by me! Where do I start?
- 5.5. I am using Debian GNU/Linux. Is there an easier way to go through all this kernel compiling stuff and building of source modules?
- 5.6. Help, my camera is supported by a driver that has to be patched into my kernel! What do I do?
- 5.7. Help--as in, where can I get more of it?
- 5.8. Help, I want to contribute to Video4Linux support in Linux! Who do I get in touch with?
- A. Gnu Free Documentation License
Next
Introduction
* License
