The PC camera for desktop suddenly stopped working both in linux and windows so I think it is a hardware problem.I am going to buy a new PC camera .I am using Ubuntu so I want a linux compatible not expensive cam to use with Skype calls.Any suggestions?
well try your wire and turn off on cam again some tweak here and there if they dont work then go for new one https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Webcam http://www.ideasonboard.org/uvc/
I have found that almost all Logitech Webcams work pretty well in Linux. If I were to suggest a nice affordable, but yet good quality webcam, then I would recommend.... Logitech HD Webcam C270 http://linuxhcl.com/browse/product logitech-hd-webcam-c270?id=7583 https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SkypeWebCams - C270 is under that list. That is assuming that your stores carry it.