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You should not need to make the usb_cam package to use it. it should be compiled and ready to use.

Try typing "rosrun usb_cam usb_cam_node" this will tell you is the usb_cam package is installed and ready to used. If it isn't you will be able to install it used apt-get, no compiling necessary.

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