Daniel Tabuenca <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Why did Mandrake replace the old printtool from redhat with a new very limited
> version of it? I can appreciate improving configuration tools but this is a
> huge step back. First it doesn't look very much prettier then the old
> printtool, but most importantly A WHOLE LOT of the functionality has
> disappeared. Before I could set up all sorts of spools and options (like number
> of pages per sheet, extra gs options, etc...) , now all I can do is set up a
> spool with the driver. I am all for making it easier for new people, but DON'T
> REPLACE, a useful tool with one less useful.
In fact, printtool has not been replaced but by default we provide our tool
including a /usr/bin/printtool symlink if printtool has not been installed.
Though it does not provide the same set of functionalities, printerdrake
requires less dependancies and can be used as a text-only configuration tools.
You can still install printtool, the package is available.
Fran�ois.
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