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Can i use a Ubuntu machine as a windows print server?

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Before I install Ubuntu onto my old Desktop (Which will have my printer connected to it) will i still be able to print from my new Vista Laptop? I can currently, using windows file and print sharing.

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Shane Fagan (shanepatrickfagan) said : 		#1

Yes you can here is the url of the community document for cups.
https://help.ubuntu.com/6.06/ubuntu/serverguide/C/cups.html
Make sure that the computer meets the minimum requirements of ubuntu before installing.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements

Hope that helps
Shane Fagan

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