Read a Barcode. Why are barcodes so cryptic? Those little graphics found on the packages, composed of straight thin and bold lines, are the universal way to keep track of inventory. It stands to figure that these things have got to be useful, if only you can crack the code. Well, you can.
In September of 1999, a 16-year-old Louisiana high school student named Jonathan Washington demonstrated an ability to read the Code 39 bar codes off any student's ID badge in 15 seconds. Think you can beat him? Let's get started. This is one article in a large database of the How-To wiki. Those who know a thing or two about barcodes and how to use them can edit this article and add their advice. more... http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Read_a_Barcode _______________________________________________ NetBehaviour mailing list [email protected] http://www.netbehaviour.org/mailman/listinfo/netbehaviour
