Re: support for ancient peripherals

["Kleene, Steven (kleenesj)" <kleenesj@UCMAIL.UC.EDU>]

On November 5, 2022 7:21 PM, I wrote:

> As you might understand, I'd like to replace my desktop, a 2006 Pentium 4
> with a 3-GHz processor.  It has always run Debian, and so will the new one.
>
> My concern is about support for three ancient peripherals that I like better
> than the modern equivalents:

Thanks to all of you for your many detailed and helpful responses.  I think
my next move will be to connect with my local Linux users group (which I'm
ashamed to say I've never done).  I'll describe the problem and see if they
can suggest a good local shop.

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From: mick.crane <mick.crane@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2022 2:17 AM
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Subject: Re: support for ancient peripherals

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On 2022-11-05 23:21, Kleene, Steven (kleenesj) wrote:

> 3. An HP LaserJet 5MP printer from 1995 with a parallel-port connector.

Pretty sure used used HP Jetdirect in the past with cups.
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mick