There is a lot of work being done in this area, but at this time I don't know of any "finished" systems. Check out http://www.linuxce.org/ for more info.
For the project you have in mind though, I think a symbol scanner might be the best bet. basicaly is a palm III with a built in barcode reader, It comes with all the APIs so you could write an interface that would run under linux. R. >>> "Oliver Elphick" <olly@lfix.co.uk> 01/11/00 06:11AM >>> I have a customer who runs a van distribution system. He wants his drivers to use handheld computers or barcode readers when they visit shops, to pick up the list of items needing to be replenished. He then wants to print a delivery note on the spot for the customer and transmit the details by modem, for the main office to print and despatch the invoice and update the central database. What Linux-capable handhelds are available that would be suitable for this job? -- Oliver Elphick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Isle of Wight http://www.lfix.co.uk/oliver PGP key from public servers; key ID 32B8FAA1 ======================================== "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto him, and bless his name." Psalms 100:4 -- Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED] < /dev/null
