Re: BSD lpr vs. LPRng
>I created an LPRng package for Debian. LPRng is an enhanced BSD-like
>print spooler and is nearly compatible. (It is available at
>ftp://iona.ie/pub/plp/LPRng/ ).
>
>I'm thinking of obsoleting the lpr package by LPRng.
>Cons:
>- minor incompatibility (needs addditional flag in printcap for
> printing to BSD lpd printers)
>- not as widespread as BSD lpr
Well, if its not completely compatible with lpr (a rather
well-entrenched standard), I certainly think it *should not* obsolete
lpr.
Just my opinion...
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Richard W Kaszeta Graduate Student/Sysadmin
bofh@bofh.me.umn.edu University of MN, ME Dept
http://www.menet.umn.edu/~kaszeta
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