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- Spr0k3t, on 06/04/2008, -0/+4Interesting to say the least. I have a printer (up until recently had little to no support, Konica Minolta 2530DL) which installed by plugging it in to the network and adding a new network printer. The printer was found immediately without having to tell the system what the IP address was, and the correct drivers were already selected. The second step was to name the printer itself. From there, I didn't have to shut down the computer or anything. Now a full MFC (multifunction) printer/scanner, I've never seen work out of the box. This is all thanks to the people who provide the hardware and lack of proper driver support.
- daftman, on 06/05/2008, -0/+2Ok, after quick brief read I can see a few contradictions between the summary and the article:
> Installing a Linux-supported printer
> ... search UbuntuForums.org for assistance. It’s a known bug, switch to command line to fix
So it's not a fully Linux-supported printer is it?
The problem here is that there is a bug with the Linux install. The author's argument is simply a fallacy of accident, meaning that he create a generalization from one experience. If the installation of drivers failed on Vista/XP would he come to the same conclusion about Vista/XP ?
Would Vista/XP be a dumb choice for ordinary users when they can't make a particular hardware work?
Here's an example: Get an XP Pro SP2 CD and try to install on the latest Dell Laptop m1530. Good luck doing it without going into BIOS, a task that no ordinary user can do.
Most installation of HP printers and scanners are simply plug and play. There is no need to search the manufacture website. The author assumed that since HP support Linux on some printers, they must also support Linux on ALL printers/scanners. By support I mean bug-free installation
Now this can be easily solved by doing some research before buying a product. Since he clearly found out that this is a known-bug, the evidence is already there for him to not buy this product. But I guess he was too lazy.
> This is why Ubuntu (or any kind of Linux distribution) is a dumb choice for the ordinary computer user.
Good job on the conclusion buddy. I guess Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Acer must all be dumb. I guess you should write them a letter, be a hero and save the day. - Kingoftherings, on 06/04/2008, -0/+1Actually I've never set up a printer in Linux. I use a network printer that's hooked up to a Vista box, and on my other Linux/Vista machine I can't even get Vista to work with that printer. It can see it on the network, it just doesn't print anything, so I just Sneaker net it. (putting it on a flash drive and walking it to the printer)
- bahmak2004, on 06/04/2008, -1/+1This guy is so unlucky or very funny! He said he's experienced in linux but have lots of problems with ubuntu, while a noob like me (just started linux this year) has no problem at all. Next time before you buy printer/hardware for linux google it first!
What next? you bought webcam and not supported by ubuntu! - XVampireX, on 06/04/2008, -2/+2If anyone know who lockergnome is then you know how stupid this post is :)
- Cryoniq, on 06/04/2008, -2/+2Funny.. my HP printer just refused to install on Vista no matter what. It installed great on Ubuntu, past 3 releases. No problems on PCLinuxOS either. No problems on Gentoo, Open SUSE and so on.
So.. ehm.. I think the problem isn't Ubuntu, but rather you are..
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