Xpeak is a project whose principal objective is the definition of a standard for the connectivity of any type of device (note dispensers, card readers, special printers, bar code readers, etc) through the exchange of XML messages.
If you are interested in tools and service for Linux self-support, contact info@sourcelabs.com
A lot of companies are using non-standard versions of the Linux operating system and are unable to find cost-effective support; others are using distributions based on RedHat or SUSE but are unhappy with the service they are receiving and the price they are paying. This page has resources to help companies and individuals begin to be able to “self support” themselves on Linux.