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On Thu, 2008-07-03 at 18:04 +0100, Rob Beard wrote: > kevin wrote: > > > I dont have any experience with .jar files > > can you suggest an editor or is a .jar file compiled? > > > > If I remember correctly a .jar file is a compiled Java executable (I > think they are Zipped). If it's on Sourceforge would it not be possible > to get the source? > > Have they got a mailing list for the software? Yes I have joined sourceforge but the forums are full of questions about USB scanners and printers but no answers. The relevant file is the > > My only experience of barcode scanners were with the old PS2 ones which > basically sent numbers from the barcodes over the PS2 connection (it > emulated keyboard input). The project works fine with a keyboard wedge type scanner but all mine are rs232 types its just a compatibility thing. as usual 99% of the system works and the one thing to make it perfect is just non-existent! > Rob > I have found a sourceforge project javax.usb This project allows access to USB devices from Java. currently trying to setup.... I think it is just a CLASSPATH setting to the .jar file we 'll see! > Regards Kevin Lucas Minions Post Master(Sub) Po House, Minions, Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5LE 01579363386 -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html