Re: [gentoo-user] MS-Teams on XFCE4/Gentoo

[William Kenworthy]

On 18/6/20 2:23 pm, J. Roeleveld wrote:
> On Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:58:00 AM CEST William Kenworthy wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>>     I ve just installed MS-Teams from portage and do not have webcam
>> video (it sees the USB code, but gives a black screen).  I also tried
>> the linux download from MS and it behaves the same.  The camera works
>> fine in teams on chromium, Firefox, zoom etc. under the same user.
>>
>> Has anyone any suggestions ?
>>
>> BillK
> Hi Bill,
>
> I have been using MS Teams on Linux for over a couple of months now and the
> camera does work for me.
>
> The settings I have are:
> - User added to the groups "audio", "video" and "usb"
>
> In Teams, I did have to configure the devices, the settings can be found by
> clicking on your "avatar", top-right of the window with your initials. (Mine
> says JR)
> Then select "Settings" and go to "Devices"
> I seem to remember it didn't auto-select my camera, but the preview should,
> when selected, actually work.
>
> Here you can also select a headset as audio-device.
>
> Also, make sure there is nothing else using the camera at the same time.
>
> Do take note, the Linux version is lacking several features that the other
> "native" clients have. Notably:
> - Only 4 camera-views at the same time (instead of 9, I believe)
> - No background-blur or image
>
> This means, you only get to show your real background or leave the camera off/
> covered.
>
> --
> Joost
>
>
> Thanks Joost, looks like I am out of luck - just a black screen in preview (I am presuming that means it wont work in a real conference).  It finds the camera automaticly (no error messages) and is acting like its actually working ... but just a black screen.

oh well, it will be Chromium again tomorrow :(

BillK