Skype And Linux

[whistleblower]

Hi all

I am having a problem with running my video in skype. The problem is i cant see anyone when they switch on their video/camera. I have googled this problem and there are a few forums that suggest the 'fix' for it.

The thing is i am a bit of a duffer when it comes to computers. Can anyone give me a step by step answer to fix this problem???

Thanx

[niller74]

Need a little more information.

Distribution and version?

And please attach 'lsusb' output.

[whistleblower]

Need a little more information.

Distribution and version?

And please attach 'lsusb' output.

Im sorry i dont know what lsusb output means. My sytem for linux is the 8.2 version???

[whistleblower]

I am running linux 8.04 hardy heron

my skype is 2.1 version

as i said cant see others when they turn on their vid, but they can see me.

Any help would be great

[lost_in_space]

Have you gone into options-video and checked the settings?

I find that you really need to search the forums thoroughly for a good answer. Sometimes there are easy ways to fix things, but they're hard to find.

[kujirasan]

To make it is you have to use LOGITEC cam, the rest don't like linux and are not supported , unless their devise driver is supplied by linux.

Install KOPETE or CHEESE and test and adjust the colour by using their cam setup.

do an lsusb and post the result see if your cam is supported.

Type lsusb in the terminal

the copy past from EDIT at the top of the terminal