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%date 2007-08-03 17:19:46
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I tried to install a new barcode scanner for someone today, but no matter what I do, I couldn't get it to work.  At first, it would beep and scan like normal, but wouldn't send any data to the computer, then it stopped altogether.  Finally, I gave up and just fixed the old scanner with a hack.  When I got down to my station again, my boss helpfully informed me that you have to program the scanner with a series of bar codes on a sheet he keeps in his office.

GEE.  THANKS.