I don't have a USB scanner (just an old Microtek IISP) but the linux newsgroup I hang out in seems to like Epson scanners as they have pretty good support for Linux. The Epson 1660 was mentioned as well as the 2400, and 3200 series.
On Monday 08 December 2003 20:48, you wrote: > Hey, guys. I need your help. I'm really into 35mm photography (I hate > digital cameras), though I very much like keeping a digital portfolio of > my pictures for online display. I decided that I would like to purchase > a scanner for the sole purpose of converting my images to a digital > format with the highest quality-to-price ratio possible. I've heard a > lot of excellent things about 35mm film scanners (they directly scan the > image negatives to produce extremely high-quality digital renditions), > and am considering those to be higher on my list than flatbeds. Problem: > It has to work with my Linux desktop. > > I'm asking the following questions of the Gentoo community: > > * What, based on your experience, and keeping in mind that I'm on a > budget (not willing to spend over $300, with an eye on the ones below > $200), are the best (working in Linux) quality USB scanners (film or > flatbed) on the market? > * Keeping Linux in mind, what would you recommend, and (if you've > used it) what were your experiences in getting it to function > (particularly with regard to drivers and userland tools)? > > This is what I am currently considering: > http://www.scanace.com/en/product/1800u.php > > I believe it is TWAIN compatible, which should make things easier. If > you feel so inclined, please weigh your responses against this. I thank > the community in advance for any assistance provided. :] -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
