Resolving Webcam Issues on the Linux Operating System

Ubuntu (Linux based operating system) has a unique functionality designed for webcams where you should be able to plug-in your webcam and use it straight away without having to install any drivers.
However, to test whether or not your webcam works, you will be required to install the Cheese package. In order to do that, you will have to follow the below steps:

1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

2. Type cheese.

3. If cheese is installed, this will prompt cheese and turn your webcam ON. Your webcam is now ready to use.

4. If cheese is not installed, type the below command
           sudo apt-get install cheese

5. You might be prompted to enter a password at this point.

6. Now, cheese is installed on your computer. In order to be able to access your webcam, you will be required to type in cheese again in the terminal window.

7. Your webcam should now turn ON.