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creedon:
Do a Google search for SANE (Scanners Are Not Easy).

They'll tell you of the various methods of using a scanner in Linux.  BTW: DON'T try USB.  Scanners have no standards anyway ,and the limited support for USB in Linux just compounds the problem.  I have a UMAX Astra 3400 that isn't nor will it ever be supported in Linux- it's the ONLY reason that I still have WIN98 on my box.  Go SCSI for the greatest range of options.

sporkme:
bump

who runs a scanner from linux?

how did you do it, and such?

be specific... if there is anyone.

this should be addressed, as it is one of the few shortcomings of our beloved OS.

when i look, the synopsis is basically "huh?"

i'm getting close on my scanner, but holy shit, it is a jungle out there.

SEND TO FAQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!


edit: typos

[ September 26, 2002: Message edited by: sporkme / bob ]

pkd_lives:
Try this site.

The backend tables are good info.

http://www.mostang.com/sane/
http://www.mostang.com/sane/sane-backends-cvs.html

Scanner is the main issue I have not yet dropped Winblows.

Now I have some time I am going to sit down and take linux by the scruff of it's neck. I am certain I can get a scanner going in Linux, but as I am getting new hardware I might just buy a new scanner, then goodbye M$.

Of course you have probably already tried these sites and found your scanner is not supported. Scanners seem to be problematical because so much of the controls are proprietary. Sorry I can't help more.

[ September 26, 2002: Message edited by: pkd ]

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