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From: Greg Lehey <grog@lemis.com>
To: Michael Smith <msmith@atrad.adelaide.edu.au>
Cc: Poul-Henning Kamp <phk@critter.dk.tfs.com>, Nicolas.Souchu@prism.uvsq.fr,
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Subject: Re: Parallel port developpements - ppbus
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On Mon, Aug 18, 1997 at 01:09:14AM +0930, Michael Smith wrote:
> Poul-Henning Kamp stands accused of saying:
>> >
>> >As for PLIP, well, Jordan sez you're Mr PLIP, so I think this one is best
>> >done with your help...
>>
>> Come on guys...  PLIP is so simple as it can be...  I don't have the time
>> at this point to go back and kick PLIP again...
>
> If it's really that simple; where can I find some documentation on
> it?

Would you believe lp(4)?  It's one of the best interface man pages in
the section.

> Is there a Linux mini-hownotto or something that spells it out in
> terms a poor simple brain like mine could handle?

I don't really understand.  What is missing in the man page.

> Is it likely to work on a port that's open to shared use?

Of course!  In fact, you can print and transfer data at the same time :-)

Greg