Edmond Rodriguez on 26 Jun 2009 06:20:59 -0700


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Re: [PLUG] Ubuntu 9.04 usb problems after install


Some Rite-Aids or other drug stores are open 24 hours a day and have printer paper.  It's surprising some of the computer stuff they have.  Maybe try ..... running out of toner or ink?



----- Original Message ----
> From: David A. Harding <dave@dtrt.org>
> To: Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:20:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [PLUG] Ubuntu 9.04 usb problems after install
> 
> On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 04:56:49PM -0400, Lee Marzke wrote:
> > So I'm guessing USB is broken by a patch. I reverted the kernel
> > upgrade that was installed and that didn't help.
> 
> If the kernel prints errors even after you revert the kernel, then you
> probably have a hardware failure. Check the cords; try replacement cords
> if you have them; plug the printer into another computer.
> 
> If you still think it's a software problem, try the live CD. Note: if
> you dual boot, Windows is a filthy liar. It'll let you print over a bad
> link and you won't know there's a problem until leave the printer alone.
> When you come back, you'll have 50 pages of gibberish. By nefarious
> design, somehow, it'll always be your last fifty pages in the house,
> you'll have something due at school or the office early tomorrow
> morning, and Staples will be closed for the night.
> 
> And when you try telling your professor or your boss that Windows
> screwed you, he or she will frown at your story and say, "but I thought
> you used Linux?"
> 
> Yeah, that's my rant for today,
> 
> -Dave
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