On Thu 12 June 2003 09:10, Randy.Dunlap wrote:
> > Because you are at it i wish to say that, in my opinion, adding an entry
> > to sysctl tables would be more appropriate than playing with ioctl. For
> > example, a user/sysadm could set automaticaly LP_ABORTOPEN in any init
> > script to avoid to code a program that just set/clear it. Be aware that
> > this will break compatibility with parallel printer device drivers where
> > such sysctl entry doesn't exist.
>
> That does make sense, yes.  Or they could use tunelp, except that it
> has binary ioctl interface problems.  Ugh.

we could use use both ioctl and sysctl to set LPABORTOPEN

>
> >> More comments after I try to test it...
>
> I'm still trying to see if this patch is useful.


ok, no problem... i'll wait.

regards
Daniele.


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