CUPS
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CUPS
http://www.cups.org/
The Common Unix Printing System provides a portable printing layer for UNIX(r)-based operating systems. It has been developed to promote a standard printing solution for all UNIX vendors and users. CUPS provides the System V and Berkeley commandline interfaces, uses the Internet Printing Protocol ("IPP") as the basis for managing print jobs and queues, supports (with reduced functionality) the Line Printer Daemon ("LPD"), Server Message Block ("SMB"), and AppSocket (a.k.a. JetDirect) protocols, and adds network printer browsing and PostScript Printer Description ("PPD")-based printing options to support real-world printing under UNIX. CUPS also includes a customized version of GNU Ghostscript and an image file RIP that are used to support non-PostScript printers. Sample drivers for HP and EPSON printers are included that use these filters.
Documentation
User manual included; administrators manual included. Full list of documentation available in both HTML and PDF formats available from http://www.cups.org/documentation.html
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Licensing
| License | Verified by | Verified on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPLv2 | Janet Casey | 2451899.521 December 2000 | |
| LGPLv2 | Janet Casey | 2451899.521 December 2000 |
Leaders and contributors
| Contact(s) | Role |
|---|---|
| Maintainer |
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | VCS Repository Webview | http://svn.easysw.com/public/cups/ |
| Bug Tracking | mailto:cups-bugs@cups.org | |
| Developer,Help,Support | Homepage | http://www.cups.org/newsgroups.php |
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This entry (in part or in whole) was last reviewed on 17 July 2008.
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