| Weblog: | To push desktop Linux, radical shift may be required | |
| Subject: | Radical shift | |
| Date: | 2003-11-13 08:57:49 | |
| From: | anonymous2 | |
| The only reason why I have not made a shift to Linux/Open Source computing is that I have problems with finding print drivers for newer printers. Other than that, I would be willing to commit. First of all, I really like the idea of have a stable operating system/platform, that allows the average user to learn more about computing that just how to use Microsoft products. | ||
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Re: Printer driver as barrier to adoption
2003-11-13 11:48:04 anonymous2 [Reply | View]
Which printers? Nearly all laser printers support PostScript, which means that you can print to them from Linux with ease. Inkjet printers that don't support PostScript, but instead use a manufacturer's proprietary printer language, usually will work with a driver for a similar printer using the same printer language. A specific driver for a given printer model, a driver that supports all the optional hardware doo-dads you can install, will often lag the release of the hardware, sometimes for years. But you should still be able to print to the printer in the meantime. You just won't be able to, say, duplex print your envelope from the fifth optional tray.
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and HP printers generally work well with Linux. Forget about the other two.