Webcam problems
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Webcam problems
I have an Acer Aspire 6930, and on Facebook the webcam doesn't work at all. It works ok on Youtube, until I start recording something, when it freezes. But it works perfectly with Skype! How do I fix it?
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Re: Webcam problems
Please read the simple rules
in the link in the red box on top of the page
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Re: Webcam problems
Well, I have the same problem: the webcam freezes when using any flash-based website that wants access to my webcam. I've read the guidelines so I hope I did it right
I use Helena (Gnome) on Sony Vaio VGN-NW21JF and it's a 64 bit system. The webcam works ok in Cheese and Skype.
lsusb gives me
Thanks in advance!
I use Helena (Gnome) on Sony Vaio VGN-NW21JF and it's a 64 bit system. The webcam works ok in Cheese and Skype.
lsusb gives me
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