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Making Linux Printing as Easy as in Windows
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."
As easy as windows? Does that mean it's going to ask to be rebooted three times, crap out because it can't find the files it needs on the install disk, then (after I manually find the files) install the same printer device twice, in such a way that neither of them works? Uninstall, reboot, reinstall, reboot, repeat until device works.
I'm sure there's an o/s easier to configure than linux, but, good lord, it isn't Windows.
Cus it's KDE, that's why.
Some of us want choices.
Yes, I realize I can just use CUPS. I just don't like KDE, that's all. For that matter, GNOME isn't too cool either. I use wmaker.
Absolutely masterful. Troll of the day.
If it ain't broke, you need more software.
And of course we all know that most end users prefer reading documentation to immediately jumping in and using their computer. Why spend hours at your computer printing pretty pictures when you can spend hours at Barnes and Noble reading about how to set up your computer to print pretty pictures?