It seems I see a regression: on lucid lynx 10.04.1 2.6.32-24-generic i686, the camera doesn't work if it wasn't connected at boot. I don't get a successful first attempt as you seem to mention above. (Still pwc: Philips webcam module version 10.0.13 loaded.)
Surprised at "incomplete" status - and happy to fill in details on request... -- Logitech QuickCam USB webcams using pwc module (Pro, 3000, 4000) do not work if connected after booting https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/443278 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs