[TriLUG] barcode scanner recommendations

[Thunder Bear]

On Wed, 2002-05-15 at 14:51, Andrew Perrin wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a *cheap* barcode scanner that will work under linux
> (debian)? I'll be using it to barcode outgoing surveys, then scan in their
> IDs when they're returned.

Cue::Cat

You can get it for free from Radio Shack (serial version) or online from
IBM (USB).  Follow any of the excellent guides out there on how to
"neuter" the cuecat which will take out the encryption.  It is very easy
for someone clueless with electronics (I did it... 'nuff said).