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does anyone know if it is possible to generate a valid upc?

if so, how? is it possible to do it in excel / python / .net?

the platform does not matter to me

+1  A: 

How about this? http://www.codeproject.com/KB/graphics/upc_a_barcode.aspx

SimpleCoder
another one in Python: http://einbarcode.danenet.org/
leoluk
+2  A: 

This should help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Product_Code

It explains what all the digits are for (including the check digit).

BoltBait