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Subject: Re: How to Research Availability of Print Drivers
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On 01/26/12 05:39, robert perry wrote:
> I intend to purchase a multifunction printer (including fax, scanner, 
> & copier) and return to utilizing the BSD operating systems.  Early 
> research indicates that few printer manufacturers formally support the 
> FreeBSD or Unix operating systems but imply that drivers may still be 
> available elsewhere.  In the past, I remember visiting certain 
> websites that provided links to drivers but have forgotten the 
> address.  Could someone refresh my memory or provide an address that 
> could help?
Maybe try openprint.org?