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Subject: Re: failed to start webcamd
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> 
> Hi,
> 
> Finally I managed to upgrade all ports and install Kopete.
> Situation has not improved though -- still I got:
> root: /usr/local/etc/rc.d/webcamd: WARNING: failed to start webcamd
> I am in group webcamd and /dev/video0 does appear after plugging camera in.
> Trying Kopete and opening Video tab in preferences -- nothing there.
> I can try reboot with camera plugged in and I'll see if any change..
> 
> M.

Can you start webcamd from the command line as root?

webcamd -H

If you know which ugen is your camera, then try:

webcamd -d ugenX.Y -H

--HPS