Enterprise Linux Today: HP Offers Linux Drivers for 44 Printers; Part of Big Boost to Linux Support

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“Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HWP) today announced its
Linux-based products, technologies and services, including more
extensive Linux support for more than 40 HP LaserJet and business
inkjet printers. HP’s wide variety of appliances, printers, storage
and service provider solutions and development tools are expected
to expand the scalability, ease of use and cost-effectiveness of
Linux to more customers.”

“Support for 44 HP Printers
HP announced that 28 HP LaserJet and business inkjet printers with
Adobe PostScript have full-feature support on Linux and that 16 HP
LaserJet and business inkjet printers without Postscript have basic
support on Linux. Full-feature support provides excellent text and
image quality and allows users to access all device configuration
options such as duplexing, tray selection and paper handling. HP
plans to make Linux-compatible drivers available in spring 2001 for
more than 30 HP Deskjet color inkjet printers, including models
from the 600, 800 and 900 series. A demonstration of the inkjet
printer drivers developed by HP is available in the LinuxWorld
e-mail garden.

“HP is aggressively integrating and implementing Linux across
our products and services,” said Martin Fink, general manager, HP
Linux Systems Operation. “This effort includes significant
collaboration with the open source community and work with partners
to provide complete solutions to our customers.”

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