Improv - problem printing it

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Title: Improv - problem printing it
Post by: MikeY on January 18, 2009, 10:59:20 AM
Problem: all spreadsheet data is in Improv in my NeXT ... and my last printer has stopped working.

Question: Can I network my NeXT (running OS 3.3) with my iBook G4 (running OSX 10.4.11) in order to use the iBook as a conduit to its printer?

Any short-term solution to this problem would be appreciated.  In the long-term, it would be beyond my fondest hopes to find a way to run Improv on current hardware.
Title: Improv - problem printing it
Post by: Shuren on January 18, 2009, 11:50:50 AM
I simulate an HP JetDirect server with Linux/CUPS, then I can print from NeXTstation to an HP Deskjet printer.
To do this, I use inetd. In MacOSX inetd was substitute by launchd: http://developer.apple.com/macosx/launchd.html

http://developer.apple.com/documentation/Darwin/Reference/ManPages/man8/launchd.8.html

For me, the configuration in inetd appears like this:


9100 stream tcp nowait lp /usr/bin/lp lp -d < printer name >
Title: Improv - problem printing it
Post by: MikeY on January 18, 2009, 12:22:44 PM
Thanks, Shuren.  Anyone else have any inspirations?  I am open to any and all suggestions.

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