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On Mon, 6 Oct 2003, Aaron wrote:

> I'm looking for a barcode reader for a bsd system.  Need the peripheral,
> and software to read it, from USB or keyboard or whatever interface is
> appropriate.
>
> Also same for CC swiper.
>
> Anyone aware of these sorts of things for BSD?

Most will work on the Serial port or have a 'wedge' to insert it into the
keyboard cable. In the latter case it wil simply appear as key presses.
Any shop selling POS equipment will have a wide array to choose from.

Dw.