what modules are loaded? run 'lsmod' and show the output. i dont have that webcam but i have configured a few hauppauge tv cards, for them you need the videodev module(among others) to get it to work. do u have this module loaded?(show lsmod anyways just incase)
nate Erik van der Meulen wrote: > > Some people responded to my question asking for more information > concerning this error. > I'll give it a try. > > I have purchased a Philips Vespa Pro Webcam, because it was reccomended > for support by the Linux community. Indeed, it has some very detailed > information on: > > http://www.smcc.demon.nl/webcam/ > > I run Debian 2.2 on a Dell notebook with kernel 2.2.17 so I had to do a > bit of work in order to get usb working. I choose the backport patch > over the upgrade to 2.4.0-test-something. Followed instructions on: > > http://www.suse.cz/development/usb-backport/ > > This all seems to work pretty well, judging from /var/log/messages (i'll > list portion of the log below. > (Acctually quite nice that a non-programmer like me can find instructions > to do things like patching kernels and building modules.) > But now we come to the tragic bit: I have built a new module pwc.o for > my 2.2.17 kernel (pre-built only exists for 2.2.16 or 2.4.0-test6) > according to the instructions. Now I load and it gives me: > > Oct 3 16:11:37 eme_lap kernel: pwc Philips PCA645/646 + > PCVC675/680/690 webcam module version 5.05 PPro (UP) loaded. > Oct 3 16:11:37 eme_lap kernel: pwc Also supports Askey VC010 cam. > Oct 3 16:11:37 eme_lap kernel: usb.c: registered new driver Philips webcam > Oct 3 16:11:37 eme_lap kernel: pwc Philips PCVC680K USB webcam detected. > Oct 3 16:11:37 eme_lap kernel: pwc Registered as /dev/video0. > > Which looks allright to me. > Any attempts to access /dev/video or /dev/video0 result in: > > /dev/video: Operation not permitted > > Leaves me pretty clue less... > Anny suggestions much appreciated. > > -- > Erik van der Meulen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- ::: ICQ: 75132336 http://www.aphroland.org/ http://www.linuxpowered.net/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
