Suvayu Ali <fatkasuvayu+linux <at> gmail.com> writes: > You would be happy to know on GNU/linux, they are the printer > manufacturer of choice now. :) > > "... There is one printer manufacturer though that as of last year has > begun supporting Linux from top to bottom with their entire line-up of > printers. Not only are they providing CUPS drivers, but also they are > even printing Tux in the corner of every box they ship right besides > the Windows and Apple logos. Do you know who we are talking about? > Probably not, but it's Lexmark. After months of wrangling within the > company, Lexmark has stepped up to become a Linux and open-source > friendly company." > > <http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=lexmark_linux&num=1> They've provided Linux drivers for a long time, but they only maintain them as long as they're selling the corresponding printer. I have a Lexmark Z22 printer that gradually became unusable for this reason. I replaced it with a Samsung laser printer with built-in Fedora driver support. Unless Lexmark open-sources its drivers, their printers aren't worth the trouble. -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines
