Re: 2.4 Kernel Stability

[Kenneth Macdonald Karlsen <ken@fiona-victor.com>]

James wrote:

> Thanks for the  webcam URL!
>
> Does anybody have any suggestions as to which kernel sources to use
> for a workable kernel that supports all sorts of video, mpeg4, etc....?
>
> I'm trying 2.4.18, but to no avail with Linux4video, xawtv, etc.
> What's the best version of the kernel to use to get video with different
> camera's?
>
> Ideas?
>
>
> James

Depending on you hardware 2.4.18 is ok. It works for the link i gave 
you. Read documentation, faqs search web and so on.
Your configuration is not correct if nothing works. Try a standard 
debian 2.4.18 kernel, apt-get it.
Read documentation on you specific hardware since this is not a matter 
where generalization is in order. Also search the web for your specific 
problems. Dont focus on kernel versions too much, but use your time 
reading information about your hardware and how to configure kernel correct.
Good luck.
Kenneth

> Kenneth Macdonald Karlsen wrote:
>
> > James wrote:
> >
> > > James wrote:
> > >
> > > apt-get install libncurses5-dbg
> > >
> > > did the trick. now the
> > >
> > > 'make menuconfig'       works now so it's off to trying to find the 
> > > modules
> > > to support (2) usb cameras:
> > >
> > > the web cam and the quickcam
> > >
> > > If anybody has deb packages or ides how to get these working, under 
> > > kernel version
> > > 2.4.18, let me know
> > >
> > > James
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Read this for driver for logitech:
> > http://www.smcc.demon.nl/webcam/
> >
> > Kenneth
> >
> > >