[hpoj-devel] JetDirect support for PML, device ID, and lookup

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Hi,

I just checked in some PTAL changes to enable PML, device ID retrieval, and
service name lookup for JetDirect-connected peripherals.  PML and device ID
require libsnmp (but I haven't yet fixed the "-lcrypto" problem).  This means
that the following functionality is (or should be:-) now supported with
JetDirect-connected peripherals:
- ptal-connect -service <serviceName>
- ptal-devid
- ptal-pml
- ptal-hp (including scanning for the LaserJet 1100A, 1220, and 3200)
- xojpanel (but not yet for the LaserJets)

In fact, since JetDirect supports PML multiplexing, you can run multiple
instances of xojpanel and/or other PML clients (such as ptal-pml and ptal-hp)
for the same device simultaneously.  This doesn't yet apply to locally-
connected peripherals (i.e. using ptal-mlcd), but I'm working on that right
now.

Since I only changed JetDirect-specific code, I shouldn't have broken
anything with local (ptal-mlcd) connections, but if anybody notices any
breakage then of course let me know.  :-)

Unfortunately sourceforge's shell servers are down "until further notice",
so I can't log in to update the web page and indicate these new developments.

David