If the scanner uses the scsi command set it probably doesn't
have to have a scsi interface per say. For example atapi drives
use the scsi commands, but go on an ide interface. You have to
have scsi compiled into the kernel, but do not need the driver
for a scsi adapter.
What the current support for USB is in Linux, I don't know. I
keep intending to look into it but somehow don't seem to get
around to it.
--Tom
Doug Franklin wrote:
>
> On Tue, 6 Feb 2001 18:43:58 +1300, David A. Mann wrote:
>
> > If anyone's that way inclined, a Linux machine with Gimp might be a
> > workable alternative to Windows with Photoshop. Why? Because it's free!
>
> The problem with the Linux/GIMP solution is that scanner support under
> Linux leaves a bit to be desired compared to Mac or Wintel. AFAIK, the
> only support is S.A.N.E. (Scanner Access Now Easy) which only supports
> SCSI scanners, and not all of those. As long as your scanner is SCSI,
> or the scanner you plan to buy is SCSI, you're fine. Otherwise,
> Linux/GIMP may well not be the way to go.
>
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