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Making Linux Printing as Easy as in Windows

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i-still-prefer-my-printcap dept.

Jonny5 writes: "In preparation for the transition from windows to a Linux based workstation, the main focus is that of peripheral compatibility. Sure Linux is rock solid stable, and has an almost totally customizable GUI, but dammit, if my hardware won't work, what's the point? ...After hearing about TurboPrint, and their claim to provide 'Printer set-up and configuration is as simple as on Windows or MacOS,' I had to rise to the challenge. LinuxLookup.com has done a full review of TurboPrint For Linux."

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  1. Come on guys by swilcox · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    So far all I've seen is:
    Not as good as Windows/Mac
    Redhat/SuSE/etc... already has this
    Get a better printer
    It's not free? (Actually haven't seen this one...yet)
    What kind of loser are you? RTFM!
    Sheesh. Typical. Kinda reminds me of this artical

  2. Linux, the "free" OS by Rayonic · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    I know I'm going to get modded down for this, but what's use of having a free(as in beer) OS when you then have to buy all these little $19.99 packages to do something as mundane as print?

    Yeah yeah, I know it's because lazy companies don't want to release Linux drivers, but it doesn't change the situation. How many little software programs must we buy to get basic functionality?

    On second thought, I don't mind being modded down. I'd been months since I've been modded at all.

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