[SOLVED] Virginia Kopacz’s Computer (2)

vdemuth · 11-13-2012, 12:56 PM

Hi all,

Newly upgraded Slackware 14, and just about to set up my printer, when under the CUPS web interface I noticed this printer already attached to my system.

▼ Queue Name ▼DescriptionLocationMake and ModelStatus EPSON_Epson_Stylus_Photo_PX710WEPSON Epson Stylus Photo PX710WVirginia Kopacz’s Computer (2)EPSON SP PX710W Series (2) on 172.16.0.179Idle

Anyone else seen this?

Anyway, never owned an Epson printer, have no idea who Virginia Kopacz is and don't run a network in that address range.

Bug maybe?

NyteOwl · 11-13-2012, 02:57 PM

Wireless connection perhaps?

slackass · 11-13-2012, 03:02 PM

Is it possible that you are picking up a unsecured wireless network from a neighbor?

edit:
Oooops, NyteOwl beat me to it.

vdemuth · 11-13-2012, 04:23 PM

Never occurred to me that that could be the case. Anyway, did a scan of wireless networks in the vicinity and you are both correct. Found an unsecured network on that network addressing range.
Just freaked me out for a moment.

Hey ho, we live and learn.

Thanks both.

slackass · 11-13-2012, 05:47 PM

I'll bet if you start printing the daily newspaper to there printer they will secure it. lol

edit:
Better yet send -
To: Virginia Kopacz:
"I'm watching you"
From: Inyer Attic

jefro · 11-13-2012, 08:44 PM

Or send a print message that you'd be willing to assist your neighbor fixing their issue.

astrogeek · 11-13-2012, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefro

Or send a print message that you'd be willing to assist your neighbor fixing their issue.

That is the best suggestion!