On Wed, 25 Jan 2006, Eric A. Hicks wrote:
> Eben King wrote:
>> So I was thinking about implementing a print server for a couple XP boxes
>> on the LAN.
>>
>> Then, this thought came to me, maybe CUPS + Samba can do it, for
>> free-as-in-beer.
>>
> Maybe you're doing this for the challenge... in that case ignore what I'm
> about to say. However, you can simply purchase a printserver that supports
> IP off eBay for under $20... maybe even $10. Heck, I've got two - 3port HP
> print servers I'd sell ya right now!
Challenge is good, if I'm doing it for my own pleasure. However, if I don't
get this working soon, I'll have some family members looking for torches and
pitchforks.
> The advantage to a print server is that it consumes less power, produces
> less heat, takes up less space, etc..
Well, my computer would be here and on anyhow, so those are moot. However,
a physical print server does take up less RAM and fewer CPU cycles than
CUPS, and I can break the software on my box and others won't be (too)
affected.
> Works with linux or windows boxes.
Let me know off list what you're asking.
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