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I have just started using the messenger function but do not seem to be able to use the webcam with it, even though I turn my webcam on it doesnt broadcast the image? Any way to fix this easily?
thanks
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Which OS are you using?
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the pre-installed version
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That doesn't have MSN on it. I don't use the installed or any messaging system but suggest you separately search the forum for Pidgin, aMSN and Skype to see what is possible. My recollection is that it is only with the updated Skype that the webcam works on the default OS.
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The webcam does not work with Pidgin, currently 
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thanks. Would that be likely to change with an updated version of pidgin?
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Potentially, yes. Likely, I've no idea, I'm afraid
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I think video is a way in the future for Pidgin. If you can install Kopete, that apparently supports it. <http://wiki.kde.org/tiki-index.php?page=Kopete%20Webcam%20Support&comzone=show>.
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Just to confirm that the default 'easy mode' works with the updated Skype and video camera flawlessly. Just had a cracking conversation with my sister-in-law in the States.
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What about amsn, if i download this will the webcam work easily as I am a bit of a muppet when things get technical?
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I think that you can get video to work over aMSN, but not audio / video at the same time.
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I've installed aMSN...it's weird, it works, then it doesn't...I think the WebCam functionality isn't properly fixed for aMsn..
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I have eeepc 900 linux with the std "dummy" Xandros OS.
aMSN is installed and works. When I start the webcam (included in the eeepc) with the webcam application installed on the eeepc, aMSN finds the camera, but no video is shown (black mini window) when running the webcam settings "subprogram" within aMSN. It also complains about a sound problem. No video is received at the receiver end, but I can send the video request to someone. The webcam works fine in the standalone eeepc application.
What can I do to get the webcam to work in aMSN?
Thanks!
Ralf
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my definitive (lolz!) amsn with webcam install
from a terminal (ctl+alt+t):
(sudo apt-get --purge remove amsn
will remove amsn completely
if you have broken/problem files/issues)
otherwise...
if xepc is not already in prefs/sources...
or even if it is replace with this
open a terminal (ctrl+alt+t) and type/paste:
sudo kwrite /etc/apt/preferences
then copy and paste this to your preferences list:
Package: * Pin: origin updates.xepc.org Pin-Priority: 935
then click file, click save, then close window
in terminal type/paste:
sudo kwrite /etc/apt/sources.list
then copy and paste this line to sources.list:
deb http://updates.xepc.org/ p701 main
then click file, click save, then close
in terminal type/paste:
sudo apt-get update [enter]
if at this stage you get the message W: GPG error: http://updates.xepc.org p701 Release: The following sign couldn't be verified because the public key is not available: NO_PUBKEY 3 BEBOD etc, this is just a missing certificate, it's a warning not an error, if you really want to add the key see this info in the wiki clicky
then type:
apt-cache policy amsn [enter]
if the candidate is 0.97.2-1+eeepc1 from xepc
you're on track (if not try putting xepc at 975 temporarily)
in terminal type/paste:
sudo apt-get install amsn [enter]
print out and follow the instructions carefully
it's not as complicated as it might at first look!
then issue:
sudo echo 1 > /proc/acpi/asus/camera
issuing this command readies the webcam
it will not actually switch on at this point!
once that command has run open up amsn
(double click on the icon/via launch menu/or type amsn in terminal)
then go to: account/prefs/others/audio&video/next
select use lowres cam (700 series only), finish wizard
then while there in others
in browser put: firefox $url
file manager: XandrosFileManager $location
open file command: kfmclient exec $file
click save
ONLY if the webcam wizards hangs/crashes
(this is possibly due to upgrading eee's bios)
from terminal (ctl+alt+t):
apt-cache policy uvcvideo-modules-2.6.21.4-eeepc
if you have a 2008 version, this could be the problem
you can downgrade it to a known working version with
sudo apt-get install uvcvideo-modules-2.6.21.4-eeepc=20070706-2
(amsn doesn't yet support bi-directional audio and video yet)
ONLY if no video at all
Press F2 as eee boots
Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration
check camera enabled
make sure OS Installation to Finished
exit
Last edited by BL00 (2009-11-07 4:49:08 pm)
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thanks!
The aMSN I run is installed via the eeepc installation program. That is why I , at least for now, expect no problems with the installation itself. This should mean I could skip the first part of your solution (at least in a first step)?
What I did though, is that I upgraded (?) the BIOS. Hopefully I can start then with the last section of your solution, the downgrading of the uvcvideo module. However, the webcam wizard does not crash; it just shows a black picture. Does this give you more ideas?
During the weekend, when I have some more time, I will go through your solution in detail.
Thanks for your extensive reply!
Ralf
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make sure use lowres cam is chosen
then you could first try doing
sudo -s sudo /sbin/modprobe uvcvideo echo 1 > /proc/acpi/asus/camera exit
if it doesn't work
try the downgrade
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BL00 wrote:
my definitive (lolz!) amsn with webcam install
Thanks for this.
Although I'm not completely sure what exactly I was doing, I followed your solution and can now run webcam in amsn.
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BL00 wrote:
my definitive (lolz!) amsn with webcam install
from a terminal (ctl+alt+t):
(sudo apt-get --purge remove amsn
will remove amsn completely
if you have broken/problem files/issues)
otherwise...
if xepc is not already in prefs/sources...
or even if it is replace with this
open a terminal (ctrl+alt+t) and type/paste:
sudo kwrite /etc/apt/preferences
then copy and paste this to your preferences list:Code:
Package: * Pin: origin updates.xepc.org Pin-Priority: 935then click file, click save, then close window
in terminal type/paste:
sudo kwrite /etc/apt/sources.list
then copy and paste this line to sources.list:
deb http://updates.xepc.org/ p701 main
then click file, click save, then close
in terminal type/paste:
sudo apt-get update [enter]
then type:
apt-cache policy amsn [enter]
if the candidate is 0.97.2-1+eeepc1 from xepc
you're on track (if not try putting xepc at 975 temporarily)
in terminal type/paste:
sudo apt-get install amsn [enter]
print out and follow the instructions carefully
it's not as complicated as it might at first look!
then issue:
sudo echo 1 > /proc/acpi/asus/camera
issuing this command readies the webcam
it will not actually switch on at this point!
once that command has run open up amsn
(double click on the icon/via launch menu/or type amsn in terminal)
then go to: account/prefs/others/audio&video/next
select use lowres cam, finish wizard
ONLY if the webcam wizards hangs/crashes
(this is possibly due to upgrading eee's bios)
from terminal (ctl+alt+t):Code:
apt-cache policy uvcvideo-modules-2.6.21.4-eeepcif you have a 2008 version, this could be the problem
you can downgrade it to a known working version withCode:
sudo apt-get install uvcvideo-modules-2.6.21.4-eeepc=20070706-2(amsn doesn't yet support bi-directional audio and video yet)
ONLY if no video at all
Press F2 as eee boots
Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration
check camera enabled
make sure OS Installation to Finished
exit
I'm having problems following this...I get to the part 'apt-cache policy amsn [enter]
but when I type that in and enter I get this...
'E: Invalid record in the preferences file, no Package header'
can anyone help?
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open a terminal and issue the command
sudo kwrite /etc/apt/preferences
copy your preferences file and post it in this thread
post your sources while you're at it too
sudo kwrite /etc/apt/sources.list
check that you copied and pasted the text
in the original instructions exactly
no extra lines or spaces!
you can see an example of mine here clicky
you don't necessarily need the same entries as me
but the format should be the same
as should the entries for xepc
state your eee model etc too 
Last edited by BL00 (2009-04-14 9:23:08 pm)
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this is what i get exactly in the text editor:-
Code:
Package: *
Pin: origin updates.xepc.org
Pin-Priority: 935
and in source I get:-
deb http://update.eeepc.asus.com/p701/ p701 main
deb http://update.eeepc.asus.com/p701/en/ p701 main
deb http://download.tuxfamily.org/eeepcrepos p701 main etch
deb http://updates.xepc.org/ p701 main
btw..I have updated the bios to the latest one and have tried the codes from the bottom of ur step by step instructions, cus amsn was hanging/crashing on the wizard...but it still didnt work....i also have the camera icon on bottom right corner which i installed from the wiki page, and that turns on and off with no problems, but no led light next to the webcam.
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if you included the bit that says 'code:'
then that is your problem
delete it and save again
then sudo apt-get update again
then carry on with apt-cache etc etc
code: is part of the fomatting on this forum
to show what follows is actual code
is that your full preferences?
just xepc, nothing else?
terminal commands/scripts/etc need to be exact
capitalisation/formatting etc are important
so posting the whole prefs file is also important!
stick with it, you'll soon have it sorted 
Last edited by BL00 (2009-04-14 10:30:45 pm)
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thank you BLOO.....it works now...silly me put the word 'code' into the code, I copied and pasted the whole lot...lol
thanks again!
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yay! that sort of thing is easy done
when thinking about lots of new stuff
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just installed amsn on my 900
can confirm no need for lowres webcam on 900
therefore probably not required on any higher model
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I installed amsn but can't get to the top of the window because it is off the top of the screen. How and where can I click to drag it down to be able to see the menus at the top? I am signed in but cant see to edit settings..ie for the cam.
Thanks in anticipation.
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