microsoft / microsoft/WSL

video4linux doesn't work

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Description

Please use the following bug reporting template to help produce actionable and reproducible issues. Please try to ensure that the reproduction is minimal so that the team can go through more bugs!

  • A brief description
    video4linux doesn't work
    add webcam to system and
    ls -l /sys/class/video4linux/

  • Expected results

  • Actual results (with terminal output if applicable)

  • Your Windows build number
    16170.rs_prerelease

  • Steps / All commands required to reproduce the error from a brand new installation

  • Strace of the failing command

  • Required packages and commands to install

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Research direction

Start with CONTRIBUTING.md and reproduce the reported setup by adding a webcam, then inspect /sys/class/video4linux/ and collect the requested terminal output and strace. Done requires a minimal reproduction with expected and actual results, the Windows build details, required packages, and commands from a fresh installation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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