Fingerprint Reader/Software for CentOS 5.X
 

hello all

I have been struggling to try to get a fingerprint reader working for CentOS 5.X. It seems that everything I read refers me to BioAPI-1.2.2 and pam_bioapi. I currently have an older model of a UPEK fingerprint reader and downloaded the SDK that is compatible with the model, but have not quite made it that far. I can't seem to get the BioAPI to install and compile properly.

From what i've read is that the BioAPI is so old that the code just isn't compatible with CentOS 5.X, only 4.X and other early OS's.

Does anybody have any tips for me or suggestions for a desktop fingerprint reader for CentOS 5.X? (yes i have thought about other distros, but it's not my choice, its the head honcho)

Thanks in advance

The Futronics FS88 is supported (and works) fine under GNU/Linux.

thanks.. i'll look into it

Now I need free software
 

does anybody know where i can find some free software to get this bad boy to run?

I found some russian guy who built all the necessary modules but they are for like RH9 and FC2 or something like that.

I also found some SDK's available for purchase but we don't have anybody who can write the modules for it. (and the boss would never break out the wallet for an SDK.)