[PLUG] Pocket Print servers

[J Black]

On Sun, 2003-12-21 at 20:08, Robert Kopp wrote:
> I have a LAN that presently has two computers; the
> smallest possible, by definition. Anyhow, the "print
> server" is not always turned on. A pocket print server
> would take care of this problem, and many of them are
> under $100.
> 
> Would this be a good idea, or are they a lot of
> trouble? If a good idea, does anyone have
> recommendations as to which one to choose?

Two weeks ago I bought an IOGear GPSU01 USB print server from Compusa
for $50 to solve the very same problem. Although I haven't tried it yet,
a Google search on +iogear +linux +"print server" or something similar
turned up enough hits to make me think it will work.  Apparently it's
almost? identical to a Hawking print server. Last week CompUSA (if I
remember correctly) had the Linksys USB print server on sale for about
$50 after rebate.

I saw a linksys parallel print server & router on pdxforsale.com last
Thursday.  It's near the top of this page:
http://www.pdxforsale.com/?day=12-18-2003
Don't know if it's still available.

If you buy one, let us know how it works for you!

- Jesse