Kooka or Xsane won't run

[Mike Reinehr]

On Thursday 05 October 2006 17:14, Harry G wrote:
> On Thursday 05 October 2006 5:22 pm, Mike Reinehr wrote:
> <snippage>
>
> > > 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

Color me with envy!

I love the mountains & would like to retire up there some day, but the way 
things are going I may never be _able_ to retire (put two kids through 
college, don't you know). ;-)

Cheers!

cmr

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