In my experience, barcode scanners that attach through
the keyboard port would be operating-system or driver-
independant; the result of the barcode scan will simply
be passed through as keyed input.
As long as they operate as such (and from what you describe,
it certainly sonds like they would) .. you should be fine
to use Linux.
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From: Brian R [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 1:48 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Barcode Scanners?
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I was looking for some tips or experiences people have had with
barcode scanners and Linux.
A little info about my situation:
I currently have approx. 20 machines using an IBM 3270 emulation
program to connect to a Mainframe across a 56k leased line. these
machines are p2 350's running NT. Which i consider a horrible waste,
considering they are merely dumb terminals. Anyways, I need to add 10
more machines. instead of buying 10 new machines i would like to use
the dozen or so 486 machines i have lying around. I have configured
the terminal emulation program, and now I must tackle the scanners.
specifically, we use Symbol scanners which connect via keyboard "y"
cable.
Has anyone used Barcode scanners like these before?
Does anyone know if they work?
any tips or links to info would be greatly appreciated..
Thanks
Brian
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