scanner shopping with ubuntu hardy

[Andy Boersma]

Hi Anita,

I used Hardy, now using Intrepid, I have an HP 5610 all in one scanner 
printer
I have it working, but making scanners work in Linux is not easy.

It took me some research and trying, but it does work.

I don't know if there is a true out of the box scanner that works.

It took less work in intrepid then in hardy, so I have to assume that 
they improved the drivers.

Andy

Anita Kuno wrote:
> I am shopping in Central Ontario for a scanner that is compatible with 
> Ubuntu Hardy.
>
> I welcome suggestions of what makes and models work well and also what 
> retail outlets carry such. I need to ensure the scanner works before I 
> purchase, so the ability to test the unit with my laptop is essential.
>
> Thank you,
> Anita.