With respect to the author of the patch, I do not think that this is the right solution. The new behavior does nothing to help new users figure out why they see their printer listed twice and more importantly, which of the two printers listed should be selected.
While I have no research to back it up, I am willing to bet anything that the average computer user has no idea what "backend" means in the context of software. Furthermore, a user should not be forced to learn how CUPS works in order to set up a printer for the most basic usage. I sincerely feel that this is one of those areas where choice needs to be limited and a sane default picked. Only one entry should be on the list for each physical printer. It is extremely unintuitive for any non- technical user to be any other way. -- Duplicate printers listed when adding HP printer https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/32302 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
