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From: ���hw��f on 6 Jun 2010 19:17
Stuart <Spambin(a)argonet.co.uk> wrote:

>> but some day i see myself generating my own 12v power
>
>Ahhh, right, understood.

well

I went and bought the 120vac Canon anyway

I kind wanted the portable battery powered Canon for
mobile use..... but will wait and watch for a sale or
newer better model

The portable model would be the one for living off grid
life anyway... but.that's a ways off
From: Adam on 6 Jun 2010 19:53
me(a)privacy.net wrote:
> OK...went ahead and ordered the cheap Canon on sale at
> NewEgg plus the 4 extra ink cartridges combo for a
> total of $135
>
> Linux support looks "iffy"... but I will be running
> VMWare on desktop anyway so can switch to Windows VM to
> print if needed.... I guess

Canon is known as one of the worst offenders as far as Linux support
goes. Pity, as they seem to make good equipment. I'm more familiar
with VirtualBox than VMware, but probably printing from a Windows VM
would work.

Adam
From: me on 6 Jun 2010 20:14
Adam <adam(a)address.invalid> wrote:

>Canon is known as one of the worst offenders as far as Linux support
>goes. Pity, as they seem to make good equipment. I'm more familiar
>with VirtualBox than VMware, but probably printing from a Windows VM
>would work.

ayep

feck it....I just canceled the order from newegg

will stick with HP.... maybe portable unit tho

actually I will just make a Google "alert" using the
model number I want... and WAIT for a sale or a good
refurb

sorry.... I don't overpay on stuff lol
From: Adam on 6 Jun 2010 20:31
me(a)privacy.net wrote:
> Adam<adam(a)address.invalid> wrote:
>
>> Canon is known as one of the worst offenders as far as Linux support
>> goes.
>
> will stick with HP.... maybe portable unit tho

When my Canon inkjet finally died (after 7 years) and I replaced it
with an HP Deskjet, I was amazed at the difference in Linux support.
The Canon was a real pain to set up, the HP literally installed
itself, including some printer utilities.

Adam
From: me on 6 Jun 2010 20:52
Adam <adam(a)address.invalid> wrote:

>I replaced it
>with an HP Deskjet, I was amazed at the difference in Linux support.

thanks for the confirm

and yes Linux is HEAVILY used in engineering college

crazy why these companies screw themselves outta
potential consumers by NOT supporting Linux

plain insanity
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