On Thu, 12 May 2005 16:51:38 -0400 "Terry D. Boldt" <fastsnip-frn...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Just installed Fedora Core 3 (had been using RH8 Linux Kernal 2.4.20). > > Am having trouble getting permission for the local user (non-root) to > use the scanners. I can run xsane (and vuescan) as root and the > scanners are found and used no problem. But cannot do the same as a non- > root user. > > Any suggestions? > > I have an idea it might have something to do with settings the proper > permissions someplace, but I have no idea where. Need more information (c)... Is it a parallel scanner or USB? If parallel, you'll have to run the saned to be able to scan as non-priviledged user. If USB, the trick is probably to change the permits of the USB ports using the hotplug system. John
