Thread: Can't run integrated Asus A52J webcam on ubuntu 11.10

can't run integrated asus a52j webcam on ubuntu 11.10
so, these asus specs:

asus a42jr/a52jr:
cpu type = intel core i5 430m(2.26ghz turbo boost @2.53ghz)/intel core i3 330m(2.26ghz)
screen = 14″/15.6″
hard disk = 500gb 5400rpm
optical drive = dvd super multi
graphics card = ati mobility radeon hd 5470
video memory = 1gb ddr3 vram
resolution = 1366 x 768
lcd features = led backlight
memory = 2gb 1066mhz
memory type = 204-pin ddr3 so-dimm
battery = 6-cell lithium ion
price = rm3099

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here's subject:

i'm having problems integrated webcam (built lid of laptop).
can tell works - mean: it's functioning- 'cause when installed ubuntu 11.10, on option (in installation process) asks if want take picture (to make user image) functioning, see myself... i've tried install cheese in order open webcam, nothing... cheese doesn't work!

so,
ran output lsusb; lsb_release -a , cheese:

swintha@swinthawulfs-k52jc:~$ sudo -i
[sudo] password swintha:
root@swinthawulfs-k52jc:~# lsusb;lsb_release -a
bus 001 device 001: id 1d6b:0002 linux foundation 2.0 root hub
bus 002 device 001: id 1d6b:0002 linux foundation 2.0 root hub
bus 001 device 002: id 8087:0020 intel corp. integrated rate matching hub
bus 002 device 002: id 8087:0020 intel corp. integrated rate matching hub
bus 001 device 003: id 13d3:5130 imc networks
no lsb modules available.
distributor id: ubuntu
description: ubuntu 11.10
release: 11.10
codename: oneiric
root@swinthawulfs-k52jc:~# cheese
xlib: extension "glx" missing on display ":0".

(cheese:3499): clutter-critical **: unable initialize clutter: opengl version not determined
root@swinthawulfs-k52jc:~#


not understand problem...

wonder if has me not being able install nvidia drivers?..

can me out?
do?

thanks, swintha

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