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Subject: Re: Scanner that works well with linux?
Date: 30 Apr 2011 19:02:49 GMT
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On Sat, 30 Apr 2011 08:36:42 -0700, A Watcher wrote:

> I've tried several scanners with linux and have never found a
> software/hardware that works easily and well.  I have used xsane and it
> has so many options that it's virtually unusable, at least for me.  I
> have no idea what all of those terms mean.
> 
> I would like to scan a large number of old photos.  Does anyone have any
> idea on how I can do this.  Right now I have a Cannon flat bed scanner
> and a Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901 multifunction machine.
> 
> I would like to avoid using MS Windows if possible.  I rarely use it.

I've purchased an inexpensive Epson scanner (refurb) from their online 
store and use 'iscan' software from avasys.jp - never an issue.