[dundee] Bar code scanners

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Hello Chris,

in Germany I have used an old bar code scanner. This scanner is plug  
in between the normal Keyboard and the PS/2 Interface. You get the bar  
code as a normal keyboard input. There was no trouble, no extra  
Driver, plug-in and play.

I think if you buy a new, with an USB-Interface, you don't get  
trouble. Because the behavior of the bac code scanner is similar to a  
keyboard.

I hope there are only a few grammar mistakes. If everyone like, he can  
send me a correct version of this mail. Thanks.

Axel

Zitat von christopher wyllie <cgwyllie at googlemail.com>:

> Hello,
>
> Can anyone tell me something about bar code scanners and how they work? From
> what I gather, some of them work as keyboards and decode the barcode on the
> scanner then output a string representing the number of the barcode. Is this
> accurate and how compatible is this with Linux? Are there alternatives? I'm
> looking for something to integrate with a web app so keyboard output sounds
> best unless there's a better alternative.
>
> Also, does anybody know where I could get my hands on one suitable for use
> with Linux for less than around £30?
>
> Many thanks, I know it's a strange question =D
>
>   Chris
>