Re: [Sheflug] 2.4 kernels

[Craig Andrews <nospam [at] fishbot.org.uk>]

Ah, the 'other' desktop OS. I have been without it now for many a month.

I use an ancient, proprietary (is that how you spell it?) parallel port
scanner (Plustek 4830P) which is fortunately supported by a SANE
backend. Many parallel scanners are, in fact.

USB, hmm. Well, can't say I use it at all. Can't really see the point at
the mo. It only currently does what is possible via other methods
anyway. And for this reason I don't mind waiting (possibly
indefinitely) for it. The handspring Visor USB docking cradle is supported
in 2.2.14, tho', if you get one of those (I use a PalmIII. nice serial
interface to PC)

Craig Andrews
craig@fishbot.org.uk

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Life would be so much easier if we 
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On Tue, 3 Oct 2000, Ross wrote:

> with all this discusion about the 2.4 kernel........
> can anyone explain the main advantage of upgrading.... 
> i'm sure it's got more features and support for more hardware but, surly this isn't much use without the software to use it?
> 
> or have i missed something here......?
> 
> there are a few things i've been waiting for before removing windows from my machine....
> 
> parallel port device support (scanners etc...)
> USB support to be improved......
> 
> most other things are well sorted now (i just break it occasionally!)
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