[sane-devel] Scanner Question

[Spiro Angeli]

Hi,

I need an advice - if possible, please.

I have to scann 15000 35mm frames and 350 slides.
I wish to purchase a NIKON scanner which will be connected via USB and will 
work on Linux "hopefully"

Here couple of models available: 
- Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED series
- Nikon Coolscan V ED

How can I find out in depth which of the current models in the European market 
are compatible or could be compatible?
My OS is Gentoo Linux.

Also, I heard that there is a software that runs under Linux and supports all 
kind of scanners.

Please provide me with some guidance so that I can make a good choice; 
considering the cost of it.

Thank you,
Spiro