[ILUG] scanner

[Sean Walsh]

Is that a parallel port scanner?
Linux only supports scsi scanners unless I am mistaken
Sean Walsh

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>> could someone tell me where i can find doc's about using a scanner with
>> linux?
>> i havent come accross anything,is their a command i use or do i need
>> extra software?
>> i have a HP ScanJet 5100C
>> thanks.
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>Look for the SANE package.  It comes with Debian, dunno about Red Hat.
>I think the web page is at http://www.mostang.com/sane/
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