In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> you wrote: > On (25/06/03 16:18), Wim wrote: >> I've just succeeded in installing the base-system of Debian 2.2.20 on my >> PowerMac 8600/250. The modem on /dev/ttyS0 is working fine and now I'm >> trying to get my printer running. >> >> It's an Apple Personal Laserwriter 320 and connected to the printerport, >> assuming it's /dev/ttyS1. >> >> I use LPRng (3.8.10-1.2) and apsfilter (7.2.2-3). >> >> lp <file> becomes visable in the queue with status: >> >> Cannot open '/dev/ttyS1' - Permission denied, attempt 1, sleeping 10 at >> 15:44:59.026 >> >> lp as root and user gives the same result. >> >> Any suggestions or help is welcome. > > I can't help you with your specific problem but would suggest that you > upgrade to woody which is the current stable release: > > http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/reference/ch-woody.en.html > > However, if you're working off a dial-up connection it is probably > preferable to obtain the requisite CD's. Debian 3.0 (woody) solved a > number of issues in potato (2.2). My 8100/80 wouldn't really function > until I upgraded. > # uname -r 2.4.18-powerpc # cat /etc/debian_version 3.0
But still nothing happens :-( I know too little about ptinting to try something at the moment, maybe I have to learn a bit more. Thanks anyway, Wim. -- icq 16823518
