7/21/2008

The best Linux distribution to use to turn an old PC into a print server

Which is the best Linux distribution to use to turn an old PC into a print server?

Wireless connectivity with Linux can be complex, and there is no distribution that will easily solve that problem for you unless you search for Linux compatibility for the exact model of wireless adapter you have. If you cannot find a Linux driver, you would have to use NDISWRAPPER with the windows drivers for the card, and given your description above, it may be more than you want to handle. Additionally, for a print server you're going to want solid connectivity, and ndiswrapper is sketchy, even when it works.

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