On Tue, 2004-05-18 at 02:28, Eilert wrote: > Hi, > > just about looking for some ideas to make the admin's life easier :-) > > I'm setting up an LTSP server ... about 100 accounts on 24 terminals. > There are mainly 2 printers ... chosen via a script on login for the > client machine. > The script sets $PRINTER to the printer which is next to the terminal. > > Mozilla and OOo call kprinter. It's a piece of cake to change this to > (include) "-P $PRINTER" for ONE account - but for 100???
> - avoiding to use kprinter, just using the printer dialog every > application brings anyway and forcing the thing to use $PRINTER, maybe > by not using CUPS but somewhat else, but how and what? Or > > - any other way that spares me having to look up every single > application for every new user account to adjust it. > > So, how did you cope with this problem on your network? Rolf, sorry for the long delay in responding; I hope you've found a solution that works for you. I do this at login: echo "Default" $PRINTER > ~/.lpoptions Cups et al seem to be happy with this. -- David Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by the new InstallShield X. >From Windows to Linux, servers to mobile, InstallShield X is the one installation-authoring solution that does it all. Learn more and evaluate today! http://www.installshield.com/Dev2Dev/0504 _____________________________________________________________________ Ltsp-discuss mailing list. To un-subscribe, or change prefs, goto: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/ltsp-discuss For additional LTSP help, try #ltsp channel on irc.freenode.net
