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Posted 11-28-2017 at 12:13 PM byhazel Updated 12-26-2018 at 11:29 AM byhazel
Having just succeeded in installing the software for a new Brother laser printer in Debian and Crux, I thought it would be worthwhile summarising the procedure.
Proprietary Linux drivers for Brother printers typically come in two packages, one labelled cupswrapper and the other lpd. You will need to install both. Only two formats are available: rpm and deb.
If you have an rpm-based or deb-based distro, the simplest way to install is to use the all-purpose installation...
Posted 09-02-2017 at 01:01 PM byhazel Updated 07-29-2019 at 11:17 AM byhazel
People often ask "Is Linux the same thing as Unix?". And they are usually told that Linux is one of the Unix family of operating systems but that there are many others. This site, unusually for a Linux forum, has forums for some other Unixen as well. But what qualifies an operating system to be considered as Unix? Here are my on the properties an OS ought to have to qualify for this distinguished club. Additions are welcome.
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on the properties an OS ought to have to qualify for this distinguished club. Additions are welcome.
