> I just released version 0.2.2 of libdpfp. dpfp is the project I started > in 2005 in attempt to get the DigitalPersona/Microsoft fingerprint > scanners usable under Linux. �I never succeeded, but I did reach the > point where you can capture images. http://dpfp.berlios.de > > Yes - libfprint is the replacement project for libdpfp, I'll come to > this below... > > > The main change in version 0.2.2 is support for the new microsoft > scanners with USB ID 045e:00ca.
> libdpfp cannot be used for fingerprint recognition, but you can use it > for imaging. I encourage people to look at the code, port it to > libfprint, and publicise libfprint patches for others to use. I will not > be commenting on such patches or merging them into libfprint just yet > for the reasons outlined above. > > I'm sorry to let university politics hold up an open source project like > this. If I knew a quicker route, I'd take it. For now, publishing a new > libdpfp is the best I can do. Hey thanks for the driver. I tested and it works fine. When I have the time (this time of the year is a bit caotic for me) I'll be glad to port it to libfprint, and even host the patches if that's somehow a problem for you. Again thanks for the driver. My once useless fingerprint scanner has come back to life! Luiz Paulo
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