[TriLUG] barcode scanner recommendations

[Tanner Lovelace]

On Wed, 2002-05-15 at 15:18, Thunder Bear wrote:
> 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).

Unfortunately, IBM isn't distributing them anymore, and I don't
think RadioShack is either.  The company, last I heard, was either
in big trouble or had already filed for bankruptcy. 

Other than that, of course, it would be a great idea. :-)

Tanner
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