intro
Somehow I got a scan of grandma and grandpa over the network, but I couldn't figure out how later. I used the netbook with a direct usb connection (automatically downloaded drivers) and a shareware program. I couldn't get it to scan with good resolution with either the shareware program or windows fax & scan utility.
I got it to work once (for Bbo & Chris wedding photo) but I don't know how I did it.
There is a line down the middle of scans, small pictures only.
Using Epson twain from CorelPhoto on Dell 5150
Resolution
400 dpi seems pretty good -- gets pictures similar to the old Canon G3.
600 or even 800 dpi is reasonable for pictures that will be cropped a lot.