Hi Derek, Yes I do have a problem with Mandrake's update site. Any time I try and update anything I get that error (I think they should add a "retry" button and give you an option of a different source for the package).
Anyway, I "think" I was able to change the source entry (the clip board was no help at all - needs work I think). I am on a cable modem so downloading large packages are not a problem for me. I have heard that Canon is rather hostile to the Linux environment but all I want it to do is throw ink at a page (nothing fancy). I will be tinkering with it again later today to see if I have better luck at it. Thank you very much for your help On Sat, 2003-01-18 at 04:30, Derek Jennings wrote: > Two things > 1/ It looks like you may have a bad update source if you are unable to get the > updated CUPS packages. Do you have similar problems when using Mandrake > Update? If you open Mandrake Control Centre>SoftwareSources you can easily > change your update source. Just select the update source and click 'Edit' > > I find this source nice and fast > ftp://ftp.rediris.es/pub/linux/distributions/mandrake/updates/9.0/RPMS > > With a relative path of > ../base/hdlist.cz > > If you are on dialup, the printer updates will take some time since they are > quite large. > > 2/ I do not have one, but many people have reported that the Canon drivers are > not very good. Canon have a poor reputation regarding their co-operation with > Open Source projects. People have reported better success with Turboprint > http://www.turboprint.de/english.html > Turboprint is not free software, but is no cost for personal use. > > HTH > > derek -- Russ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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