Hi, Nathan-
When I switched to Linux, I had a HP parallel port scanner, and ended up
giving it away as I found the configuration issues way too daunting. I
bought a SCSI Epson 636 Perfection, used, for less than $100, and I am
very happy with it. It is much faster than my old parallel port scanner,
which I think is due to the SCSI connection, and it auto-detected and
installed just fine with Mandrake 8.2. I can scan directly into Kword.
Can't scan into StarOffice, but I think that is a bug in Staroffice, not
a limitation of the scanner. It also works great with Kooka, Xsane and
The GIMP.
The Epson came with it's own bargain-basement SCSI card, and
installation was a snap. Unless you are short on PCI slots on your
motherboard, I would highly recommend a SCSI scanner.
Lee Einer
Nathan England wrote:
>>
>I am looking for a scanner to use for school.
>I want to scan all my documents, notes, papers, hand-outs. Pretty much
>everything. I don't care so much about color, but if color is good, then
>great. I really just want a fast scanner, preferably parallel (but hard to
>find) but USB is okay too.
>
>I want to be able to scan directly into kword. Even as a png so I can print it
>out later if needed.
>
>I want everyone's recommendations on what they use, what's good, bad...
>
>Of course linux only.
>
>Thanks,
>nathan
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