[plug] mandrake 7.2 problems

[Alan Howard]

On Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:55, Mark wrote:
> 
> Alan
> You do not have the cups server running.  The program you are running
> "kups" with a K
> is a configuration tool only.
>
> You will need to be logged in as root to do the next bit.
>
> You need to go to the command line and as root type  cupsd  this will
> start the "cups"
> with C print server daemon.
>
> Try that and let me know how you go.
>
> Mark
thanks for your help. i'm a bit computer illeterate , so i sort of need 
simple explanations.
tried that. still no joy. i also have cups selected in the startup services.
there wasnt any error messages though. is that a good sign?
regards
alan howard