printer server distro?

mykrob · 11-30-2005, 07:16 AM

Can anyone recommend a VERY lightweight distribution to run on an old P133 with 128MB of RAM to use as a network print server for an old Xerox printer/copier? I think CUPS may be able to serve for this purpose, but need help finding the correct documentation to show me how its done.

Thanks,
-myk

reddazz · 11-30-2005, 08:35 AM

Slackware and VectorLinux are good distros that run well on old hardware.

mykrob · 11-30-2005, 12:51 PM

just a thought... Could i do what i am proposing just by using Samba to share the printer on the network, or does CUPS do what i am needing as well?

I'll take a look at Vector and Slackware.

Thanks,
-myk

reddazz · 11-30-2005, 12:59 PM

If you are going to be accessing the print server from Windows based computers then most likely you will need both samba and cups.