video4linux doesn't work
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Description
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A brief description
video4linux doesn't work
add webcam to system and
ls -l /sys/class/video4linux/ -
Expected results
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Actual results (with terminal output if applicable)
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Your Windows build number
16170.rs_prerelease -
Steps / All commands required to reproduce the error from a brand new installation
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Strace of the failing command
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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