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Re: Debian Configuration



David Goodenough said:

> Would it not make sense for the install process for cups ask
> whether to use printcat rather than printcap.cups.  This seems
> to cause lots of new users problems, and I can not think of
> any particular reason not to use printcap.  Surely this should
> actually be the default?

it would make sense to me yes, I can't think of a reason not to
do it, I haven't seen any programs that are aware of the
file /etc/printcap.cups ..some programs use straight lpr to
print, others seem to query /etc/printcap before printing.

nate





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