logitech quickcam messenger

Hello,

I am a linux newbie. I installed it, because my windows went crazy.
Now, I am trying to get my linux to work.
I want to use skype. And my webcam “logitech quickcam messenger”.
I installed opensuse 11.1 yesterday.

I searched in google for answers, but mostly I could nt find out what to do.

I can say, that my cam works fine in amsn, but in all other softwares, it fails to work. In skype, there are some colours and lines, the light of the cam goes on. In cheese, the light goes on, and then out, and then I see some coulours.

Has it something to do with v4l2? I don t really know.

I am thankful for any hint or help.

Thanks in advance, Kluni

Hi,

I don’t know if it is still actual for you but yes you are right it is v4l2 related issue.

Here you can get an answer on your question:
Mini HOWTO for WEBCAMS (gspcav driver) - openSUSE Forums

It works for me.