Cups info migration

[C M Reinehr]

On Wednesday 06 June 2007 05:16, Dirk Moolman wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: linux-users-bounces at linux-sxs.org
> [mailto:linux-users-bounces at linux-sxs.org] On Behalf Of C M Reinehr
> Sent: 04 June 2007 07:55 PM
> To: Linux tips and tricks
> Subject: Re: Cups info migration
>
> >Don't feel stupid on my account! I just threw that out there without
>
> much
>
> >thought. As Leon just mentioned, "Don't forget /var/run/cups/printcap"
>
> -- I
>
> >didn't even know about that.
>
> I do not know Cups, but I always try to install packages, instead of
> copying them, unless I know them inside-out and I'm sure I won't make
> any mistakes.   You might get most of it in the copy, but a couple of
> years down the line, you might pick up issues on packages because they
> were copied, and not installed.
>
> This is a fight we have at the office.  My bosses want me to work fast -
> I prefer working slower, and being more thorough in my approach.
>
> Just my 2c worth     :-o
>
>
> Dirk

I agree, but didn't make it clear. My procedure would be to install CUPS from 
the package manager and then copy over only the configuration files that 
would be updated when adding & configuring new printers.

In my experience it's cheaper to do a job right the first time than to have to 
go back and correct mistakes.

Cheers!

cmr

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