PWCX modules
These are the decompressor modules. Please note that there is no relation between the version numbers of the PWC and PWCX modules, except for the major numbers. This means you can load any PWCX 8.* module on any kernel that has a PWC 8.* core, etc.

The decompressor modules are a plugin for the PWC core driver, and gives you larger images and higher framerates with the webcams. Its use is completely optional.

Tip
John Rodkey sent me this tip: if you want to load the pwcx module automatically after loading the pwc module, add this to your /etc/modules.conf:


post-install pwc /sbin/insmod --force /lib/modules/usb/pwcx-i386.o >/dev/null 2>&1  || :


You may of course have to change the path to the pwcx module, depending on your setup