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Re: [debian-knoppix] [3.8.1]Why not include PWC driver for webcam ?



Hallo,

I would appreciate this pwc driver becoming part of Knoppix!

Greetings

Achim
> Hi all :)
> 
> As you know, PWC driver was removed from kernel with 2.6.9 kernel.
> This was  due to a lot of things but result was there : No more driver
> for Phillips,  Quickcam etc. CCD webcam.
> 
> Some have done reverse ingeniering with this driver and implement
> 640*480 in a  entirely GPL module.
> 
> Luc Saillard was one of them and he "maintains" PWC driver with all 
> resolutions for kernel.
> 
>  http://saillard.org/linux/pwc/
> 
> I've tried compile it on a knoppix 3.8.1, it works very well.
> 
> So : Is there a possiblity to include it on next Knoppix release?
> 
> Bye, 
> 
> Clear skies, 
> 
> 					Jean-Baptiste BUTET


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