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    Xps M1330 Biometric Fingerprint Reader

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Brendanmurphy, May 3, 2011.

  1. Brendanmurphy

    Brendanmurphy Your Worst Nightmare

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    I was just wondering if there was any way i could get my biometric fingerprint reader working with unbuntu 11.04
     
    Brendanmurphy, May 3, 2011
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  2. ThinkRob

    ThinkRob Notebook Deity

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    Possibly. Depends on what the reader is.

    IMHO it's never worth the effort, since fingerprint readers are pretty much just a (neat looking) gimmick.
     
    ThinkRob, May 3, 2011
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