Re: [hpoj-devel] C2980/Original OfficeJet

[Joe P. <joe...@sn...>]

On Thursday 24 May 2001 07:40 am, Ranvel M=E4kinen wrote:
> Hello,
> I'm new to this group/project and just obtained this printer
> I would like to help beta test and develop the drivers for
> this model if I can or help in any other way. I just breifly
> noticed another fellow offered help on this model/printer
> but I didn't see any more developments with that, but it
> appears that the search function isn't working, so I hope
> someone can take me up to speed.
>
> Thanks,
> R

To anyone thinking of testing the hpoj project or any other Free software=
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still in the development stage:

Free (GPL, etc.) software development is very different from the typical=20
ms-windows environment. Because this project is distributed under the GNU=
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General Public License, the source code is available for anyone to test. =
You=20
don't need special permission.=20

Many Free software projects maintain a  CVS version that contains the lat=
est=20
code changes, and which can benefit from additional testing. The hpoj=20
project's CVS code is available to anyone for download.

If you decide to test any software in development (or even some proprieta=
ry,=20
released software), you should understand that it can damage your compute=
r or=20
information stored on it. You are the one responsible if anything goes wr=
ong,=20
so if you don't have enough experience with your operating system, it may=
 be=20
better to wait until you know more.

Don't expect a lot of individualized help, though that sometimes will occ=
ur=20
anyway. You should try to be more of a help than a burden.

When you test the software, feed back any important information to the=20
developers. Write an accurate and clear description of problems encounter=
ed=20
and what you were doing that led to them occurring. If you had successes,=
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reports on them are appreciated as well.

If you want to contribute to a project's source code or documentation, et=
c.,=20
look at the TODO list, follow the discussions, and decide if you can=20
contribute. Unfortunately, the nature of the internet makes it impossible=
 to=20
judge someone's ability simply by what they say . You will usually need t=
o=20
demonstrate your ability in some way. Write something that is needed and=20
offer it. If it is accepted, write some more. Never contribute anything t=
hat=20
could lead to a copyright or ownership problem.

Information on obtaining the hpoj project's latest CVS code can be found =
by=20
going to http://hpoj.sourceforge.net and clicking on the appropriate link=
s.

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Joe