Although I can triage this bug I can't do any packaging work about it. Someone
would have to look at this page to see what needs to be done in order for this
to be included in Ubuntu:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuDevelopment/NewPackages
I've changed the description and tag accordingly.
** Tags added: needs-packaging
** Summary changed:
- Ricoh R5U870 Webcam Driver are not included in Ubuntu
+ Ricoh R5U870 Webcam Driver
** Changed in: ubuntu
Importance: Undecided => Wishlist
Status: New => Confirmed
** Description changed:
The Ricoh R5U870 Webcam Driver available here
http://lsb.blogdns.net/ry5u870/ is not included in current releases of
Ubuntu which makes it difficult for end user to enjoy their integrated
- webcams.
+ webcams. This driver is used in Sony Vaio laptops integrated webcams,
+ among others.
Ubuntu should load this driver whenever the supported devices are
present
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Ricoh R5U870 Webcam Driver
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/120434
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