Need help with Linux and Ubuntu (Vanity)

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[LuLuLuLu]

I really, really need some help here. Long story short, I've lost two old computers in the last few months and now have a box that is running on Linux with Ubuntu and Firefox. As far as I can tell, Firefox does not allow me to just copy and paste the LOLCat pictures... There goes my entertainment!

I have no connectivity problems, but I think I'm showing my age. I 'grew up' with DOS based apps and I can't find anything!

I have printer software that I need to install, and can't find the right way to do it. Cry for me, OK? Or point me in the right direction. A search on Linux timed out.

And if you have any answers, please type slowly so I can understand. FReepMail is fine if you don't want to steal the bandwidth from the real problems of the world.

Thanks!

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I’m writing this through Ubuntu 7.10/Firefox

OK...you already answered the question I just ask...So...let's see....checking Distor Watch we have:

Distribution Release: Ubuntu 8.04

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Welcome to the big Ubuntu release day! As expected, Canonical today announced the release of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, a desktop and server Linux distribution with a long-term support characteristic: "The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Long-Term Support) on desktop and server, continuing Ubuntu's tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The latest Ubuntu release brings the best of open source together on a platform that is here to stay with 3 years of free updates. With hundreds of improvements and the addition of the latest version of Firefox amongst other outstanding applications,..........

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Now it could be that it would make sense to move to this later relaease..(after making an effort with what you currently have ) .not sure what difficulties you would have in getting a copy....but it is a LTS Long Term Support....

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

This is turning into an interesting project...Deskjet 712c is not a recent product it appears.

Now we have this ..for reference:

HPLIP

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HPLIP is an HP developed solution for printing, scanning, and faxing with HP inkjet and laser based printers in Linux..

The HPLIP project provides printing support for 1,330 printer models, including Deskjet, Officejet, Photosmart, PSC (Print Scan Copy), Business Inkjet, LaserJet, Edgeline MFP, and LaserJet MFP. (Note: Not all models are currently supported. See Supported Printers for more information.)

The current version of the HPLIP solution is version 2.8.5 (Download) (Release Notes).Latest News

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Deskjet 712c NOT supported by HPLIP.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Doing moe searching.....

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HP Linux Imaging and Printing(HPLIP) 2.7.10

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HP Linux Imaging and Printing(HPLIP) 2.7.10 was presented for free download to install, add, update, setup HP Multifunction. please check your digital device manufacturer HP, device category Multifunction, device model, operating system, driver version according to HP Linux Imaging and Printing(HPLIP) 2.7.10.

Version:

2.7.10

Release:

5 Jul 2007

Update:

6 Dec 2007

License:

Free Driver

These distros are currently supported:

• SUSE Linux (10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3)
• Fedora (3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5, 5.92, 6.0, 6, 7.0)
• PCLinuxOS (2006.0, 2007.0)
• IGOS (1.0)
• Ubuntu (5.04, 5.1, 6.06, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10)

  There are small number of printers that are not supported: HP Color LaserJet 1500, HP Color LaserJet 1600, HP Color LaserJet 2600, HP Deskjet 1000C, HP Deskjet 200, HP Deskjet 320, HP Deskjet 340C, HP Deskjet 710C,

  HP Deskjet 712C,

  HP Deskjet 720C, HP Deskjet 722C, HP Deskjet 820C, HP Deskjet Plus, LaserJet 1000, LaserJet 1005, HP LaserJet 3100, HP LaserJet 3150, HP Photosmart Pro b9100 series.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

OK....

Micro Center has a store in the Cincinnati area:

Cincinnati/Sharonville

As one possibility...They likely will have a good book section and a recent copy of UBUNTU Unleased...which is currently covering 7.10....

8.04 is too New ...

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HMM!....

Maybe the easiest fix is to borrow a friends printer that is on the support list...or a quick visit to Staples or Best Buy for a HP Printer that is on the support list....

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Do you have any connection with this thread?:

The World’s Largest Lolcat, An Invisible Bike Mural

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Continuing my wanderings....at Best Buy found this on sale:

HP - Photosmart Multifunction Printer/ Copier/ Scanner Model: C5280

Mixed reviews,...

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This one might be better:

HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier....Price: $89.99

Now to see if it's supported.....

PHOTO

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

OK...this is encouraging:

HP OfficeJet 5610 works well with Ubuntu

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Well,...now I come across this thread:

HP Printer doesn't print in Breezy

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I fixed my 712C by going into the .conf file and forcing it to use only the 712C option by commenting out everything else except my printer. (I think it was trying to use 720 by default).

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Another thread from the Ubuntu Forum:

Installing An Hp Printer Howto

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Another thread:

need linux drivers for hp deskjet 712C - anyone?

[Golden Eagle]

Printers are now automatically configured by merely plugging them in and turning them on. Printer setup cannot get any easier!

sudo apt-get install alien libstdc++5

wget -c -P /tmp/

http://www.downloaddelivery.com/srfilecache/CJLZ35LE-CUPS-2.0-1.TAR.GZ

pushd /tmp

tar -xvzf CJLZ35LE-CUPS-2.0-1.TAR.GZ

tail -n +143 lexmarkz35-CUPS-2.0-1.gz.sh > install.tar.gz

tar -xvzf install.tar.gz

sudo alien —to-deb *.rpm

sudo dpkg -i *.deb

sudo ldconfig

popd

cd /usr/share/cups/model

sudo gunzip Lexmark-Z35-lxz35cj-cups.ppd.gz

sudo /etc/init.d/cupsys restart

ROFL