Sounds like you didn't set up the network properly. I assume your
using the Slackware type of Linux so as root type setup and you will be
able to set up networking. If you are a stand alone computer you can use
the simple setup. Otherwise you need to know the ip number of the ethernet
card and such.
On Sat, 15 Aug 1998, Bogdan Taru wrote:
> Hi all,
> I've installed apsfilter for a HPDeskjet 690C, and everything worked
> Ok. But 'lpr' gives the following error:
>
> lpr: unable to get official name for local machine
>
> My hostname is 'puiu' and my domainname is 'deltanet.ro'. What could
> go wrong?
>
> Thanks & have fun,
> bogdan
>
>
Best wishes
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