[plug] FW: Re: HP Scanjet 4070 scanner driver enquiry

[Jim Householder]

Hi

There may be hope yet.  This is the reply I got when I asked for a
driver for my new HP Scanjet 4070.
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>Dear James, 
>
>Thank you for contacting HP Total Care.
>
>We appreciate your interest in HP Scanjet product drivers for
>your computer.  Currently, HP offers drivers for all Scanjet 
>products in Windows 98.  Drivers for selected products are available
>for Windows 95/ME, Windows NT/2000, Windows XP and Macintosh OS.
>Currently HP does not support any Scanjet product in the Linux
>operating system.  The development is in the pipeline and will
>be released soon.

Should I hold my breath???

>As per Hewlett Packard policy, Customer Care representatives
>cannot discuss products (or features)that have not been officially
>announced.
>
>Your inquiry will automatically be registered as a formal request
>for this Scanjet product driver.  Please be aware that the
>acknowledgement of your request does not represent a commitment
>by Hewlett Packard to develop the desired software or solution.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Elvis
>HP Total Care