Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 23:07:49 +0000 From: Mark Ovens <mark@ukug.uk.freebsd.org> To: chat@freebsd.org Subject: Under FreeBSD it just works :) Message-ID: <20000104230749.I352@marder-1>
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Since we see so many posts about "this doesn't work under FreeBSD" I
thought I'd post this little anecdote.
I've got an Epson ink-jet printer that worked under all 3 OSes (95,
NT, FreeBSD) on my machine but haven't used it for a while. Tonight,
the kids wanted to print something from one of their progs in 95 so I
loaded some paper, switched it on, clicked "Print" and got a message
pop-up "Out of paper".
Checked the paper was loaded and confirmed it by running the printer's
self test - OK. Still 95 said "Out of paper".
Checked the parallel cable (I'd had a scanner on it the other day).
Still "Out of paper".
Thought, "Ah, Plug 'n' Pray, the printer was off when I booted 95", so
re-booted (as per the M$ manual :)). Still "Out of paper".
Removed the printer driver and re-installed it. Still "Out of paper".
Re-booted and power-cycled the printer again. Still "Out of paper".
The only thing left now was to re-install 95. "Bollocks to that", I
thought and gave up.
Just out of curiosity, booted FreeBSD, logged in, typed
cat /etc/motd | lpr
the printer whirred into life and out came the motd on paper :)
Remind me again, why is Windows so good?
** FreeBSD - some day all Operating Systems will be made this way **
--
"there's a long-standing bug relating to the x86 architecture
that allows you to install Windows too"
-Matthew D. Fuller
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