printing [Re: [lug] April 8 BLUG talk idea]

[Hugh Brown]

On Fri, 2004-03-26 at 17:13, The Matt wrote:
> On Fri, 2004-03-26 at 11:05, Bill Gjestvang wrote:
> > Printing for Linux has gotten much better lately.  RedHat's printer
> > configuration is as easy as Windows, IMO.  Nice gui, pick your printer by
> > brand and model from a drop down, pick the device type (local/network),
> > and you're in business.
> 
> Note, though, if you use CUPS via the web interface, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
> use the Fedora/Redhat utilities.  In fact, REMOVE THEM!  The reason is
> everytime you upgrade the utility your CUPS and printcap info will be
> overwritten and your printers will go nuts (say brightness = 0%).  Just
> a warning.


A hearty amen to that one.  What a source of frustration dealing with
systems where both have been used.

Hugh