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diff --git a/print/cups/pkg-descr b/print/cups/pkg-descr new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..9afefc74189e --- /dev/null +++ b/print/cups/pkg-descr @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +CUPS provides a portable printing layer for UNIX-based operating +systems. It has been developed by Easy Software Products to promote a +standard printing solution for all UNIX vendors and users. CUPS +provides the System V and Berkeley command-line interfaces. + +CUPS uses the Internet Printing Protocol ("IPP") as the basis for +managing print jobs and queues. The Line Printer Daemon ("LPD") Server +Message Block ("SMB"), and AppSocket (a.k.a. JetDirect) protocols are +also supported with reduced functionality. CUPS adds network printer +browsing and PostScript Printer Description ("PPD") based printing +options to support real-world printing under UNIX. + +CUPS also includes a customized version of GNU Ghostscript (currently +based off GNU Ghostscript 5.50) and an image file RIP that are used to +support non-PostScript printers. Sample drivers for HP and EPSON +printers are included that use these filters. + +- George Reid +greid@ukug.uk.freebsd.org |