On (23/11/04 08:52), Jacob S wrote: > On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 06:41:32 -0600 > Nate Bargmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > * Bill Wohler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2004 Nov 23 06:12 -0600]: > > > Anyway, if someone could explain or point me to a document or thread > > > (which I couldn't find) that explains why we need xprint, how it > > > fits in, and what programs it replaces, I'd appreciate it. > > > > > > I'm probably not alone ;-). > <snip> > > Since they still depend on xprt I've continued to use the > > mozilla.org packages. > <snip> > > Actually, that's not true. "apt-cache show mozilla-firefox" reveals that > xprt is now only in the recommended line, instead of the Depends line. > In mozilla-browser it's in the Suggests line. I have been following the > latest Mozilla browser in Sarge while keeping xprt and friends > uninstalled. Works great, no special tricks necessary. I had trouble printing from mozilla-firefox for a while until ps printing via cups was resupported. But I still have the xprt printers in firefox's printer list. When I try to remove xprt-xprintorg and xprt-common, aptitude complains: x-window-system depends on xprt-xprintorg.
Can I safely uninstall them? Regards Clive -- www.clivemenzies.co.uk ... ...strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
