Re: [Off-topic] Scanner advice sought
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far way, someone said...
>
> I'd appreciate advice on selecting a simple Linux-compatible scanner. Nothing
> fancy, just to scan the odd picture of our daughter etc. Lowish resolution is
> fine. I wouldn't want to spend more than 100 USD. I have no SCSI adapter
> (yet ?).
It'll be hard to find one that's Linux compatible for less than $100US -
most of those are parallel port units that are useless without Win9x.
> I've studied the SANE webpage as well as the Hardware HOWTO, but have
> difficulties locating any of the supported models in stores.
The hardware HOWTO tends to lag behind what's currently available. I
would go for a HP SCSI scanner; I've heard that they come with an ISA SCSI
card (Adaptec 1520, I think).
> Also, real-life feedback might be quite illuminating. So any helpful
> information would be greatly appreciated. Please email me privately as
> I am not currently subscribed to debian-user. I will summarise back to
> the list.
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