Kooka or Xsane won't run

[Harry G]

On Thursday 05 October 2006 5:22 pm, Mike Reinehr wrote:
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> >
> > How would I determine which node it is using?
> >
> > Harry G
>
> That would depend upon what type of interface you're using. Here, I'm using
> a SCSI interface and the device nodes are:
> 	$ ls -l scanner sg1
> 	lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root        8 Aug 30  2003 scanner -> /dev/sg1
> 	crw-rw---- 1 root scanner 21, 1 Mar 14  2002 sg1
> Note that the group owner is "scanner", and any users (me!) who wish to use
> the scanner must be a member of that group.
>
> Your device nodes would be different if you are using USB or a parallel
> port, but the permissions & group memberships sould be similar. You could
> start by reviewing your dmesg output at boot, look at the output of `lsusb`
> and/or check /proc/bus. (I'm not sure where a parallel port would show up.)
>
Thank you sir!  It is usb, but I won't be able to check it until Tuesday.  
Heading for Beech Mountain in NC for a 4 day escape!  While there, I am going 
to decide if I want to quit my job! (seriously)

Harry G