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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Printing on Linux (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've noticed a general sentiment that printing on Linux is (or at least was) extremely cumbersome and difficult. Why is that?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

my printer spits out page upon page of random characters and mess when I try to print from my desktop, gave up and use my phone now

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You need to set the correct settings. It takes a few tries but in my experience it isn't that hard

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

you need to set the correct settings

thanks for the insightful suggestion wowee