http://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=501959 Summary: Tracking bug: fix applications to use libv4l (gspca webcams stopped working!) Classification: openSUSE Product: openSUSE 11.2 Version: Alpha 0 Platform: Other OS/Version: Other Status: NEW Severity: Normal Priority: P5 - None Component: Kernel AssignedTo: bphilips@novell.com ReportedBy: bphilips@novell.com QAContact: qa@suse.de Found By: --- The mainline Kernel merged a number of webcam drivers upstream including gspca in 2.6.27. However, these drivers were merged without their Kernel space decompression routines. This means that applications that used to work with these webcams in 11.0 are broken under 11.1. In 11.2 we should ensure that as many applications are fixed for users as possible. Fixed packages already in Factory --------------------------------- 0.10.14 gst-plugins-good[1] (fixes cheese) http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=545033 libpt2 2.4.4[2] (fixes ekiga) http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=545108 Unfixed packages in Factory --------------------------- kopete (need 4.2?) http://websvn.kde.org/?view=rev&revision=938114 anyone know of others? Things we can't fix -------------------- Skype https://developer.skype.com/jira/browse/SCL-403 (closed source) 11.1 Users ========== Users affected by this bug in 11.1 are encouraged to install libv4l and either run their applications like this: LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib64/libv4l/v4l1compat.so kopete LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype # 32-bit applications Slightly less recommended is to add the following to /etc/ld.so.preload: /usr/lib64/libv4l/v4l1compat.so 11.1 Users Please Test 11.2 =========================== As the 11.2 goes into Alpha/Beta/RC your testing to ensure you applications work with your cameras would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Brandon -- Configure bugmail: http://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug.