How can i activate my webcam on a L305 toshiba laptop after installing linux?

by hostmaster

I have a Toshiba L305 laptop currently installed with Windows 7 and i want to switch to Linux but i am wondering if i will have the functionality of my webcam. I am so sick and tired of windows right now its killing me.

Considering a PC is ONLY as smart as its user, don’t blame Windows. 95% of peoples computer troubles are caused by themselves. Good luck on finding a linux driver for your cam.

I hear you. I don’t think you’ll have a problem. usually you can just “turn it on” by going on a video chat site or program. Like, if you go to Facebook Video Chat Rounds (http://www.rounds.com/facebook-video-chat/) It will detect your webcam and ask to “allow access.” If you click “allow,” it will activate the webcam. That shouldn’t be affected by your OS.

Depending on the distro of linux you are using, if you search your software center or repositories and search for cheese webcam booth and install it, it should auto detect the cam for you. I have a toshiba L505 and it worked for me.

and toshiba android tablet

by hostmaster

toshiba portege tablet get I’m looking to buy a medium sized laptop to run Linux on and use primarily for word processing and web surfing. I’d prefer a computer with an understated design, and I’d like it to have a matte finish that won’t show fingerprints.

Ubuntu and Dell

http://www.ubuntu.com/dell

LUg.

IBM laptops work great with Linux but there are many more. IBM is now Lenovo.
IBMs have been matte but you will have to check if the Lenovos still are..

Check out my links to know about the compatibility and issues.

Now if you’re new to Linux then Ubuntu is an easy distribution to start with but there are many more.

cheers.

Dell is terrible. Get a laptop from http://zareason.com they have them for a good price and they are customized to perform the best with ubuntu. system76 is good as well but there computers are a little mroe expensive.

Hey you can go for below model. Please visit below link.

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