[Nix-dev] xsane backend snapshots

[Lluís Batlle i Rossell]

On Thu, Dec 06, 2012 at 03:22:19PM +0100, Eelco Dolstra wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> On 06/12/12 15:15, Lluís Batlle i Rossell wrote:
> 
> >>> Now it exists :) Users should be in scanner group to access scanners.
> >>
> >> Why?  Wouldn't it be better if logged-in users have access to scanners, just
> >> like sound devices etc.?
> > 
> > I'd vote for both. I think the usual way in those things is to do both, no?
> 
> Yes, although I personally don't see much use for all these device type-specific
> groups.

Well, I use them when through ssh I use the desktop computer of my wife, that
has some devices connected and I want to use on my own (audio recording,
scanning, dvd burning, ...). All that without logging her out.

Maybe there is a polkit way of doing that, but I've no idea.