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Re: [TCLUG:3797] Kernel 2.2.0 - Good news!!! (and printer question)



The new kernels (>2.1.x) switched the first parallel port to lp0. (2.0.x used
lp1). Make sure you update your /etc/printcap file to point to the new device.

Clay  

Vince Platt wrote:
> 
> No I'm not going to tell you that the new kernel is out.
> 
> But I just wanted to let you all know that my sound is finally working!!!
> It's a big deal for me because I have an Ensoniq AudioPCI.  On top of
> that, my Zip drive works without warnings, and my 3D card (STB Velocity
> 128 - Riva based) now actually gets used for its acceleration abilities.
> My only problem is that my printer stopped working entirely for non-text
> modes.  I probably need to read a FAQ or two to get this straightened out,
> but that should be fun(?) anyway.
> 
> Well.. *I* was excited.
> 
> Anyone who has a clue on the printer problem, please suggest fixes.  Right
> now, those modes just dump an error message to the printer (which I don't
> have a copy of right now).  TIA on this!
> 
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