I have never had trouble with basic scanning from Linux. Once I could not use sheet feed, or maybe that was not till i found a scanner program that supported it. Windows had the convenience (years ago) that it could be set up so pressing a button on the scanner invoked the scan, much easier if each page needs to be set up, like small loose items or a book where you have to press the cover plate down to keep the page in focus. If anybody knows of a program for Linux, or a brand of printer/scanner where you can press a button on the scanner for each page, please post. Probably won't go buy a printer now, but could affect my next purchase, if there is one, in a year or five. Recently (2-3 years) bought two inkjets (one eco-tank, one 11x17), so not likely unless there is an expensive laser, and maybe only a color laser i can afford... Carey