“Part 1 of our WiFi PDA/Linux series focused on setting up the
iPAQ to browse the Web and connect to a Linux/Samba file
server.“This time, we’ll look at printing from the iPAQ to a CUPS print
server.“This capability is useful in any situation where a highly
mobile worker needs to print something, especially while working in
a localized area. Examples might include printing prescriptions in
a medical office by a doctor while roaming from patient to patient.
Waiters printing sales receipts for their customers. How about
paper copies of checklists and quality documents on the shop
floor…?”
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WiFi PDA Meets Linux–Part 1(Mar 31, 2005)
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