[Novalug] Linux and Printing (or print drivers configuration)

[Angelo Bertolli]

DonJr wrote:
> While checking out someones claim that <www.novalug.com> didn't go
> anywhere.
>
> I happened onto the page at:
>  <http://novalug.com/wiki/index.php?title=Printing_in_Linux>
>   "Printing in Linux"
>
> Which starts out with:
> | Overview 
> | Printing under Linux is one of the few areas left in the operating
> | system that has not received the polish and performance improvements
> | that the rest of the user experience has. As Linux is a quickly
> | evolving piece of technology, this will not be the case for long. 
>
>
> Well I think the page and statement is a little bit behind the times.
> Or at least it is as far as Debian users are concern.
>   { and most likely any distributions based on Debian. }

IMO there are two parts to this:  the printing system for linux, and the 
printer drivers and support.  I see those as to distinct pieces, and I 
think the former is fine, but the latter is hit or miss.  If you have a 
printer that's supported under Linux, you're fine.  If you just buy 
whatever's cheapest without checking compatibility first, you're hosed.

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