Same problem! "If I repeatedly close/open Inkscape, the tablet will be recognized at some point if I try long enough."
Deleting preferences.xml is not helping.
Inkscape 0.48 (tried 0.49 - same problem) Wacom Bamboo Fun Pen&Touch CTH-670 Windows 7 Home Basic SP1
PS: Gimp recognizes the tablet immediately.
Same problem!
"If I repeatedly close/open Inkscape, the tablet will be recognized at some point if I try long enough."
Deleting preferences.xml is not helping.
Inkscape 0.48 (tried 0.49 - same problem)
Wacom Bamboo Fun Pen&Touch CTH-670
Windows 7 Home Basic SP1
PS: Gimp recognizes the tablet immediately.