scanner shopping with ubuntu hardy

[Anita Kuno]

Thank you for the link, Eugene. Handy info to be sure. I am currently
evaluating the information and my current Xsane install.

My thanks,
Anita.

On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 5:56 PM, Eugene Cormier <eugene.cormier at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi Anita,
>
> I've got a Canon Canoscan Lide 25, and it works perfectly without any
> messing around....I plugged it in, started Sane and started scanning to
> my hearts content....a word of caution though....if you want to be sure
> about a specific scanner check the following site before your purchase:
>
> http://www.sane-project.org/sane-mfgs.html
>
> in general, you're looking for a scanner that has "complete" support (or
> in my case "good" works just fine....maybe the buttons on the scanner
> don't work, but everything to do with scanning still does: color,
> contrast, etc all work
>
> Eugene
>
> On Mon, 2008-11-17 at 17:12 -0500, 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.
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