Bug#171208: ITP: tlpr -- a Trivial LPR client

[Wouter Verhelst <wouter@grep.be>]

On Sat, Nov 30, 2002 at 12:18:07AM +0100, Rene Engelhard wrote:
> Rene Engelhard wrote:
> > Sory, but why not simply use "cat foo | lpr" ?
> > 
> > I do not see a need for this package.
> > 
> > Maybe you can enlighten me?
> 
> Hmm. After thinking about it more, I see:
> 
> cat foo | lpr does not work for raw data (e.g. PS files for PS
> printers).
> 
> echo foo > /dev/lp0 does.
> 
> Am I right?

Ah, yes, you're right. I didn't even think about that ;-)

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