[plug] Redhat 6.1 and printing

[dez]

Len,
dez here the kernel already had support built in ...
i still havnt resolved the problem...any ideas???
dez

On Sat, 19 Feb 2000, Len Bird wrote:
> Hi Jason,
> 
> I note dez's problem with printer function on RedHat 6.1  By default anyhow the
> 
> version of RH 6.1 I have does not invite you to setup a /spool/lp(x), and hence
> 
> when you move on into Enlightenment/Gnome printtool goes through the motions
> but gets nowwhere because the system does not find a valid port. I notice that
> other subscribers are having the same problem. RH 6.0 on the other hand does
> invite you to set up the printer/spooler and no problems arise.
> 
> I for one cannot find out if the version of RH 6.1 which I have is "hobbled" or
> whether it is a case of just knowing how.  You make mention of recompiling the
> kernel in order to achieve this. Is this really necessary, or is there another
> way,
> after all a printer output is a pretty fundamental necessity in any operating
> system.
> 
> Please be kind enough to expand a little on your response,
> 
> Thanking you,  Cheers,   Len Bird
> 
> Jason Nicholls wrote:
> 
> > G'day,
> >
> > > Has anyone had a problem with redhat 6.1 not recognising or finding their
> > > printer ports?
> >
> > I have recently installed a parallel printer on a box running redhat 6.1
> > without a problem. Have you recompiled the kernel? Make sure you include
> > parallel support.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Jason Nicholls
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