Thanks. It does fit a niche, I see. For me, I'm used to an always-on G4. But at least I understand the function of the device, now.
On Dec 2, 8:28 am, Bruce Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: > On Dec 1, 2010, at 6:52 PM, JoeTaxpayer <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I have an HP OfficeJet. > > It's pluged into my G4 MDD. I turned on print sharing and all the > > computers in the house can see it. > > So I'll ask - what does a print server do different or more than my > > set up? > > A print server doesn't require the host computer to be on all the time. It > also let's you pit the printer wherever an Ethernet cable (max length around > 100 meters, IIRC) will reach. > > -- > Bruce -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
