[Bug 29254] Parallel port scanners are not autodetected

[RGilbert]

Public bug reported:

Affects: linux-source-2.6.15 (Ubuntu)
       Severity: Minor
       Priority: (none set)
         Status: Confirmed


Description:
Usability issue.

XSANE cannot find scanner on parallel port for default user.
XSANE recognizes parallel port scanner when called using sudo.

scanner should be detected and xscan should execute for default user
without the need to change user permissions.
Public bug reported:

Affects: linux-source-2.6.15 (Ubuntu)
       Severity: Minor
       Priority: (none set)
         Status: Confirmed


Description:
Usability issue.

XSANE cannot find scanner on parallel port for default user.
XSANE recognizes parallel port scanner when called using sudo.

scanner should be detected and xscan should execute for default user
without the need to change user permissions.
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Parallel port scanners are not autodetected
https://launchpad.net/malone/bugs/29254