On Sun, 2010-06-06 at 08:26 -0500, [email protected] wrote: > > On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 2:58 AM, Paul Boniol <[email protected]> > wrote: > On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 3:17 PM, Don Delp <[email protected]> > wrote: > I found a thread from 2006: Comments refuting a post > about lack of > barcode software in Linux. It looks like there are > several options > out there. > http://lxer.com/module/forums/t/22639/ > > I just hope I don't get attached to a solution and > then find the dozen > reasons it doesn't work for our purposes. > > -- > > Don Delp > 618.616.2993 > http://nesman.net/ > > > I don't have wide experience with barcode readers, but from > the USB models we have used at work they operate just like a > second keyboard or HID. Any modern version of Linux can > handle it. (And just like a keyboard, it enters the data it > reads wherever the cursor is located.) > > > I've forgotten more about different barcode styles (and > variations) than I remember, but could easily refresh my > knowledge if you need it. > > > As with any software, whatever you choose is likely to have > limitations. As we have told people at work we can build you > a formula one racer to fit the specs, but then at some point > later they tell us they want to add on air conditioning and > four seats. > > > Paul > > > > I purchased a bar code reader, USB attached, and it has worked without > drivers for both Linux and Windows systems. It reads several > different bar code 'dialects' without needing to program it. It is > programable, but for a 'cheap' reader, it is just fine. Its most > annoying thing is if it is attached to a system when I reboot it > 'beeps' a loud beep. Not annoying enough for me to solve. > Anyway it works as a 'wedge' just entering whatever it reads as text > that looks like it comes from the keyboard. (I think it is called a > 'keyboard wedge'). If I remember right it was a cheap ebay purchase. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "NLUG" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nlug-talk > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nlug-talk?hl=en
We use Metrologic barcode scanners here at the library without issue, like these here: http://mot.rs/1m In my testing, they really don't care on which platform they run, with XP, Vista, 7, Mac, and Xubuntu as test mules. Additionally, they even run well inside a VM (XP inside Xubuntu), tested through VirtualBox. Hope this helps! Jim Peterson Technology Coordinator Goodnight Memorial Library 203 S. Main St. Franklin, KY 42134 (270) 586-8397 www.gmpl.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nlug-talk?hl=en
