There are basically 3 types of readers: wand, CCD, and laser. Each are
available with what is called a "wedge" that enables you to install the unit
either as a keyboard replacement, or between a keyboard and a PC. The
scanner could care less what OS you run.
You would only need a "driver" if you wanted to run it through a serial
port, but even then, driver might not be the best word for it.
Anyway, the KB wedge is very easy to use, I've installed a hundred of'em.
Go to www.systemid.com for the best prices. I recommend Welch-Allen,
depending on your application.
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Ribbrock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 8:54 AM
Subject: Re: Barcode Reader Suggestions
> On Fri, Apr 27, 2001 at 02:27:03PM +0100, Tony Molloy wrote:
> [...]
> > Any suggestions for a barcode reader that is compatible with Linux. I'm
> > not really worried if there are drivers available for it as part of the
> > project is to write a driver. But I must have access to the specs. so
> > that he can write it. I've checked the Redhat Hardware Compatability
> > Lists and there is no mention of barcode readers.
>
> Quick search on Google "barcode reader linux" brought this gem up:
>
> http://www.woa.com.au/lists/slug/1999/199902/msg00170.html
>
> Apparently, there are readers out there that can simulate a PC keyboard
> (i.e. they act as if someone had entered the code manually). My guess
would
> be that such a beast is automatically compatible.
>
>
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Tony Molloy. e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Systems
> > Manager. Dept. of CSIS. Phone: +353-61-202778 (DL)
> > Univ. of Limerick. +353-61-333644 ext. 2778 Ireland.
> > Fax: +353-61-202734
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> How's goin' up in UL? :-)
>
> Cheerio,
>
> Thomas
> --
> "Look, Ma, no obsolete quotes and plain text only!"
>
> Thomas Ribbrock | http://www.bigfoot.com/~kaytan | ICQ#: 15839919
> "You have to live on the edge of reality - to make your dreams come
true!"
>
>
>
>
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