Scanner works in root but not as user

Be aware that you have now given everyone on the box equal access to the
scanner!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert N. Eaton [mailto:moth28@infinet-is.com]
> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 3:56 PM
> To: plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
> Subject: Re: Scanner works in root but not as user
>
>
> "Robert N. Eaton" wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Much of my frustration has been relieved. My new
> > scanner/Adaptec-card/SANE/X Scanimage work beautifully. In
> root. Which
> > files do I chmod or chown to permit myself as user to access my
> > scanner?
> >
> > This is just the sort of problem that bites a Win95 refugee
> in the ass.
> > All my other graphics applications work as advertised.
> That is to say
> > if I point and click K-> Graphics-> Cameleo, DVI Viewer, Fax Viewer,
> > Fractals Generator, Gimp, Icon Editor, Image Viewer, KIllustrator,
> > Paint, PS Viewer, SnapShot, TGif, Xfig, or xv, these
> applications boot
> > up and I can use them.
> >
> > Not X Scanimage. It works only if I log in as root and
> pointy/clicky.
> > It does not work if I su to root and use the command xscanimage in a
> > terminal.
> >
> > I think I am close to an answer, but like Tantalus, the grapes are
> > always just out of reach, and the water just below my lips.
> > Unsatisfying.
> >
> > Bob Eaton
> >
> Hi all,
>
> I was closer than I knew. I did a chmod 666 /dev/sg* and Lo
> and Behold,
> I have scanner access. Neat!
>
> Bob Eaton
>
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