Frank Peters wrote: > On Sat, 9 Nov 2013 19:53:02 -0600 > Barry Schwartz <chemoelect...@chemoelectric.org> wrote: > >> >> It is nice to know how to dump e?udev, just in case; and I also use a >> scanner. >> > > I just want to add a parting shot to this thread. > > I have several scanners and laser printers, all USB, that have not > been supported under Microsoft Windows for some time. No MS drivers are > available for these devices. On various MS Windows forums many people > ask in vain about obtaining such drivers. > > But under Linux all my scanners and printers continue to work without > problem, and most likely will continue to work for many years to come. > > This just underscores the difference between proprietary and open source > software.
Yeah, but don't forget to mention the other side of the coin. I had the case where my new USB printer/scanner did not work under Linux (at least the scanning part) while if worked flawlessly under Windows. 6 months later the support for the scanner finally arrived. Thanks to the community - no complaints, but it can be annoying if your new hardware is simply not yet Linux ready... - Jörg
