diff --git a/wiki/linux/v4l2.md b/wiki/linux/v4l2.md index 6a574b2..e547287 100644 --- a/wiki/linux/v4l2.md +++ b/wiki/linux/v4l2.md @@ -9,7 +9,10 @@ It functions as a driver for webcams and tv tuner cards and other devices. The following section is based on a [gist by ioquatix](https://gist.github.com/ioquatix/18720c80a7f7eb997c19eef8afd6901e). -To use [v4l2loopback](https://github.com/umlaeute/v4l2loopback) an according +[v4l2loopback](https://github.com/umlaeute/v4l2loopback) is a utility to create +a virtual video device. +One use of it is in [OBS Virtual Camera](/wiki/obs.md#virtual-camera). +To use v4l2loopback an according package needs to be installed. Some distributions have a package named `v4l2loopback-dkms` in the package manager, making the manual installation process unnecessary.