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Ubuntu/Vista Laptop w/embedded webcam

840 points posted to Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux, Laptops by eode 07/04/07

I don't know if Dell's doing the embedded webcam thing yet, but if they are, it's not available for the Ubuntu laptops (that I've seen). It's a great feature for *any* laptop, whatever the OS. ..but I definitely want both Ubuntu and webcam on my laptop, and system76 provides those -- but I also want to support Dell and their move to support Ubuntu just as much!

..for now, this just delays my laptop purchase, in hopes that Dell's going to put out a laptop with an embedded webcam + Ubuntu..

p.s..
..if this were a congressional bill, it would also include:
Ubuntu Stickers
Stickers Don't Leave Sticky Goo
Charitable Reuse of Old Computers

..however, since this is not a congressional bill and doesn't include subsections that are potentially completely unrelated to the main heading, the above three articles are instead merely referenced and advocated here. :-)

bennish
07/08/07		 hey, they could call it an xps m1210!
tobyglenn
07/24/07		 Merged Idea originally posted 07/18/07
Add built-in webcam option to Ubuntu laptops

The dell laptops with Ubuntu do not feature a built in web camera. It would be nice to see that added.
davmcn
07/24/07		 Merged Comment originally posted 07/18/07
Duplicate http://www.ideastorm.com/article/show/71173/UbuntuVista_Laptop_wembedded_webcam
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