Scanner detected in root

[Jim Cornette]

Ferrero Horacio wrote:
> I've in my computer installed a PCTV Board and a USB-HP Scanner both are
> recognized by Fedora.
> 
> My problem is : If I want to have the initial choice of input devices,
> giving me not only the video card choice but also my scanner too,  I've
> to launch  "sudo xsane" because if I said only xsane I do not get my
> scanner detected.
> 
> Could someone explain me why?  
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Horacio
> 

Which version of Fedora? There was a change made that changes the 
scanners to the first (GUI) console user will be set to be owner of the 
usb file related to the scanner. If it is FC3, a bug might need to be 
filed with your hardware specific information.

Jim