Hi Travis, 1. My understanding is that there may be some overhead savings in using tabs instead of windows in Safari as far as using system resources goes, but that really enters in when you have a large number of windows open at the same time. Switching windows in Safari has had the advantage of returning your VoiceOver focus to the same place when using earlier versions of Mac OS X.
2. If you're using Tiger, I recall that I used Gutenprint (which used to be called Gimp-Print) as a source of printer drivers. Earlier versions of Mac OS X did not come with printer drivers. In Tiger, support for an unfamiliar printer could usually be found in an updated Gutenprint download. And by Leopard, Apple incorporated Gutenprint into its release. This is a common SourceForge product that is also used on Linux and other platforms. I haven't used this for some time, though. You can still get Gutenprint from: http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php However, I always find the Macupdate site an easier place to check: http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/9055/gutenprint The latest version release is dated May 2011 (pre-Lion) From the Gutenprint FAQ: • Gutenprint (formerly called Gimp-Print) is a package of high quality printer drivers for Mac OS X, Darwin, Linux, BSD, Solaris, IRIX, and other UNIX-alike operating systems. In many cases, these drivers rival or exceed the OEM drivers in quality and functionality. Our goal is to produce the highest possible output quality from all supported printers. To that end, we have done extensive work on screening algorithms, color generation, and printer feature utilization. We are continuing our work in all of these areas to produce ever higher quality results, particularly on the ubiquitous, inexpensive inkjet printers that are nonetheless capable of nearly photographic output quality. Additionally, Gutenprint provides excellent drivers for many printers that are otherwise unsupported on Mac OS X. HTH. Cheers, Esther <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to [email protected] You can find a monthly formatted archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at the following URL: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free! Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/>
