Re: printers
On Mon, 04 Feb 2002 21:17:17 -0500 Fred <fjmusick@netscape.net> wrote:
> I have spent 30 minutes searching the Debian.org site for information on
> supported printers.
>
> I am new to Linux and currently have Mandrake installed, but I am
> thinking about changing to Debian. I have been told that the apt-get is
> far superior to RPM. But I was looking for printer driver packages
> before I make a commitment.
>
> Where do I find info on drivers for printers and other hardware?
>
> Thank you in advance for you help
>
> Fred
Hi, Fred.
I just made the switch from Mdk (been with them since 6.0), and
am very glad I did. No more Dependency Hell.
Debian supports CUPS, so, presuming that u use CUPS, since it is
the mdk default, you will have no printing problems with Debian.
The name of the CUPS package is cupsys.
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