Making Linux Printing as Easy as in Windows

Posted by CmdrTaco on Sunday December 23, 2001 @06:23AM 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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Oh, Joy. by bcboy · 2001-12-23 06:35 · Score: 2, Troll

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.