Hi, On Wed, Sep 24, 2025 at 09:30:44AM -0500, Tom Browder wrote: > In order to download and compile simple-scan, it seems I need to > install the Flatpak development environment. Is that going to cause > any problems with the normal Debian install//update environment?
Can I ask why you need to compile your own simple-scan instead of just installing the Debian packaged simple-scan? Yes, that will install large amounts of GNOME which may be irritating if one doesn't actually use a GNOME desktop, but it won't actually force you to use a GNOME desktop. Thanks, Andy -- https://bitfolk.com/ -- No-nonsense VPS hosting

