[PLUG] On hosing the kernel

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Hi Robert.

Robert Kopp wrote:
> I seem to have a slight problem. I have a Logitech
> Quickcam 3000 which works under Linux, but requires
a
> compressor module for maximum performance. The
source
> code for this module (pwcx.o) is not available; you
> just have to download it for the right combination
of
> kernel version and compiler.
[snip]
> Linux has been making impressive strides toward the
> desktop. But to secure good performance from one of
> the most popular Web cams, it takes a diligent
search
> for a module and a kernel compilation. With Windows,
> it's a five-minute download.)

If this bugs you then I recommend you contact Logitech
and ask them to stop requiring an NDA to get the specs
on some aspects of their cameras:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?countryid=19&languageid=1&page=support/contactcs
Also, their forums:
http://forums.logitech.com/index.html?l=en&c=usa

Here are some details about the NDA:
http://www.smcc.demon.nl/webcam/nda.html

What I recommend you do to solve the problem is
download the "PWCX 8.2.2 super value pack" from here
and use the 2.4.20 module:
http://www.smcc.demon.nl/webcam/release.html#pwcx

Please have a nice day.

Regards,
Technoumena


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