Common UNIX Printing System 1.1.1 Released
Jul 21st, 19:42 UTC
CUPS 1.1.1 fixes several small bugs as well as some build and
security issues that have been identified by CUPS users.
Hollywood, MD (July 21, 2000) -- Easy Software
Products today announced the 1.1.1 release of the Common UNIX
Printing System ("CUPS"), an IPP/1.1-based printing system for
UNIX®
CUPS 1.1.1 fixes several small bugs as well as some build and
security issues that have been identified by CUPS users.
Binaries for several platforms are available at:
http://www.cups.org
CUPS provides a portable printing layer for UNIX®-based
operating systems. It has been developed by
Easy Software Products to promote a
standard printing solution for all UNIX vendors and users. CUPS
provides the System V and Berkeley command-line interfaces.
CUPS uses the Internet Printing Protocol ("IPP") as the basis for
managing print jobs and queues. The Line Printer Daemon ("LPD") Server
Message Block ("SMB"), and AppSocket (a.k.a. JetDirect) protocols are
also supported with reduced functionality. CUPS 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
(currently based off GNU Ghostscript 5.50) 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.
Drivers for over 2300 printers are provided with our ESP Print
Pro software, available at:
http://www.easysw.com/printpro
CUPS is licensed under the GNU General Public License and GNU
Library General Public License. Please contact
Easy Software Products for
commercial support and "binary distribution" rights.
(Submitted by Michael Sweet of Easy Software Products)
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