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Jenna112
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 Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject: Enabling webcam for Skype with Asus eee pc |
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Hello!
I just purchased an Asus eee PC and only ran into one problem so far. When I use Skype (which has been upgraded to allow video) it doesn't recognize the webcam. I've read that you have to manually enable it by entering a script. I tried entering what it stated but since it didn't work, I fear that I'm just going to eventually screw it up royally. So, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jenna112 and welcome to the "Xandros" forums!
Is "CamStream" installed? Its an application which can verify
if the webcam works with the "OS".
Not sure if its available for "EeePC". But we are going to put up
an new repository at www.geekconnection.org suitable for both
"Xandros 4.5" and "EeePC". So stay tuned.
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RonnieM
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:18 am Post subject: Have you solved yor problem |
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Hi Jenna
I have the same problem with my new eee pc. Did you manage to solve it and if so how. Would really appreciate some help. |
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Harald
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Hello Jenna.
Xandros on the "Eee PC" should have "ucview.real 0.14" software automatically installed, if not.
But you can install "uceview" by opening the "terminal" by "Ctrl+Alt+T" then
| Code: | | apt-get install ucview |
Now then it should work.
Regards Harald 
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XandrosAdminAJ
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The skype version that was installed on my eeepc needed updating before the camera worked within it. I think I did it from skype rather than eeepc instructions/forum, but have a look there to see.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Also, check and be sure that the camera is actually "Enabled" in the BIOS.
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XandrosAdminAJ
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| Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:43 am Post subject: |
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The easy way to check the camera is to just click on the camera prog in the stock eeepc menu. It will either come to life or not. They are supposed to work out of the box, mine did.
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| arnoldjames wrote: | | The skype version that was installed on my eeepc needed updating before the camera worked within it. I think I did it from skype rather than eeepc instructions/forum, but have a look there to see. |
I have been seeing this a lot on the Windows platform as well with my clients. Probably the update works out some common bugs and issues that were present in the earlier versions.
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