Install the Video for Linux drivers

VideoLAN HOWTO
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# 8.1. Install the Video for Linux drivers

If you want to stream from an acquisition card or a webcam, a video4linux driver must be available for it. You can find more information about video4linux and supported devices here .

Compile the right module for your device, and insert it into your kernel (Some video4linux modules are shipped with the 2.4.x Linux kernels). You can test your device by using any of the listed programs in the Video: TV and PVR/DVR section of this page .

Note that v4l2 modules will also work with VLC .

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