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    Angry Webcam not working after installing Xubuntu

    I am using Sony Vaio PCG series laptop. Earlier I had Windows XP & Vista and now I have replaced it with Xubuntu for my learning purpose. Now, I am unable to use the built-in webcam. I tired installing Cheese but it is not detecting the webcam. please help. I am a new user of Xubuntu.

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    Re: Webcam not working after installing Xubuntu

    Does it work with Guvcview?
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    Please visit Quick Links -> Unanswered Posts.
    Don't use this space for a list of your hardware. It only creates false hits in the search engines.

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    Re: Webcam not working after installing Xubuntu

    I get the following error when I open guvcview:

    "Unable to open device

    Please make sure the camera is connected and that the correct driver is installed"

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    Re: Webcam not working after installing Xubuntu

    Please post the output of lsusb.
    Bringing old hardware back to life. About problems due to upgrading.
    Please visit Quick Links -> Unanswered Posts.
    Don't use this space for a list of your hardware. It only creates false hits in the search engines.

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