> Does anyone have some practical advice for starting out? This project
> is a real stretch for me as I am not a professional C-coder, just a
> read-and-modifier. I have reviewed the UMAX*.[ch] and I think I
> understand it and I plan to start from there.
When writing the Canon backend I took the existing Umax and Mustek
backends as models. They are quite complete and well-written. They are
also quite extensive: you don't need all those details for a first
version.
> Any other suggestions, cautions, expressions of disbelief, etc?
Do start coding and test, test, test. Take one step at a time. Have lots
of patience. When stuck, ask someone who knows. Find other people who have
the same scanner so they can help you test the backend.
Cheers,
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