Re: New backends for SANE 1.0.4

From: kwlee (kwlee88@tpts5.seed.net.tw)
Date: Mon Nov 06 2000 - 19:45:00 PST

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    Hi,

    I just released Visioneer 8600 USB, this is the first release:
    http://www.abaforum.es/martim/bird/otlinux.htm
    the quality, speed, resolutions all are OK,
    the only problem is the Configuration is bad!
    hope someone can help me this!

    kw

    > Hi!
    >
    > Concerning backends that are not yet included into the SANE
    > distribution:
    >
    > If you are a maintainer of such a backend and want to include it in
    > SANE 1.0.4 please speak up *now*! This will give us some time to check
    > the source code, look for problems and test compilation. The backend
    > should
    > * follow the SANE standard (see sane.ps)
    > * follow the hints in the GUIDE
    > * not harm the other backends (e.g. not hang if the supported device
    > is not present)
    > * be portable (I can test compilation on Irix, AIX and Solaris)
    >
    > It's not necessary to support "your" device perfectly. That's why we
    > use "ALPHA", "BETA" or "STABLE" entries in backend.desc. Your code
    > should do something (e.g. scanning in one resolution).
    >
    > In my experience it will be much easier to update the backend if it's
    > in the CVS. Further more you probably will get more feedback if it's
    > in the SANE distribution.
    >
    > If you don't want to include your backend now, please at least
    > consider giving some information (e.g. supported devices, status,
    > website, author) that can be added to the website (by backend.desc
    > files) and to the PROJECTS file.
    >
    > Bye,
    > Henning
    >
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