[dba-Tech] Help with Linux Fedora 36

[John Colby]

I think it is an admin issue and no drivers will install without admin
privileges.  I am not a linux guy however.

On Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 3:34 PM Tina N Fields via dba-Tech <
dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com> wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> I understand. I've been an HP fan for printers for a long time. But, I
> get your point. What printer manufacturers do you like?
>
> Paul asked me if I were opposed to Canon and I told him that I am not
> opposed, but that the Canons I have dealt with all had quality problems,
> refusing after a year or so to print the same specific color (I think it
> was red).
>
> Please tell me what printers you would feel confident in advising for a
> Linux Fedora 36 setup.
>
> Thanks,
> T
>
> Tina Norris Fields
> 231-322-2787
> tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com
>
> On 3/25/2024 3:22 PM, John Colby wrote:
> > Tina, I do NOT recommend HP printers as they are going to "printing as a
> > service" which locks the printer down and "sells" you ink on a
> subscription
> > basis.  No internet?  No print.  It is a mess.  I recommend that you
> > examine some other printer.
> >
> > On Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 1:14 PM Tina N Fields via dba-Tech <
> > dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Colleagues,
> >>
> >> I have a friend with a serious problem that I am trying to resolve.
> >>
> >> This friend has a computer set up for him by a fellow (named Roy) who is
> >> not responsive to our efforts to reach him. My friend is not savvy about
> >> his operating system. Roy set it up with two accounts, Roy and Paul.
> >>   From inside Paul, it is not possible to go to root. The command always
> >> gets "permission denied" as a response.
> >>
> >> I last worked with Fedora over ten years ago and do not have its
> >> language in my head, but I am quick at relearning.
> >>
> >> The problem is that Paul's printer died and we have purchased another -
> >> HP ENVY 6452e - which was listed as being compatible with Fedora 36. The
> >> HP software, however, declares not to support that operating system and
> >> sends us to the Linux reference page. I've downloaded the hplipgui and
> >> tried finding that printer in there - it is not listed.
> >>
> >> Clearly, I need to get into root and download the appropriate Linux
> >> package in order to install this printer. But, how? How do I break into
> >> the Roy account and create a new super user password?
> >>
> >> Does anybody in OT or TECH have an idea to help me?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> T
> >>
> >> --
> >> Tina Norris Fields
> >> 231-322-2787
> >> tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com
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John W. Colby
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