Network system sharing a printer on 4 OS.

tdb · 04-07-2008, 05:20 PM

Ultimately I would like to create a network where both my notebooks Compaq WinXP/HP Vista could access/use the printer from my Presario 5050 Win98 desktop via Wi-Fi. But to do this, I need to find a wireless USB adapter for my Presario 5050. Also I thought about having a dual boot with Linux/Puppy ISO. I would also like Linux/Puppy ISO to be able to access the Internet too. Any suggestions or advice? Much needed. Thanks.

tdb

johnwill · 04-08-2008, 06:05 AM

Truthfully, I'd buy an Ethernet connected print server instead. This will allow universal sharing of the printer for any O/S and is a much better solution that trying to do it through W98.

tdb · 04-09-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by johnwill

Truthfully, I'd buy an Ethernet connected print server instead. This will allow universal sharing of the printer for any O/S and is a much better solution that trying to do it through W98.

John, I'm a novice but what you just said seems simple and practical ..... much to my relief I think. So please expand on your thought about buying an Ethernet Connected print server: Are we speaking of buying hardware/software or a new printer. I have a two year old Brother DCP -110C, I'm hoping I can still use it. Thank you for taking the time to help, much appreciated.

Trina

tdb · 04-09-2008, 01:43 PM

Oh yeah now I know what you speak of when you say Ethernet Connected print server. Nah, that's not an options, I can't afford it. Oh well. Thanks

Trina

johnwill · 04-11-2008, 05:54 AM

You sure you can't afford it? For someone that has multiple computer, less than $30 doesn't seem to be that big a deal! http://www.gearxs.com/gearxs/product...oducts_id=8687

tdb · 04-12-2008, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by johnwill

You sure you can't afford it? For someone that has multiple computer, less than $30 doesn't seem to be that big a deal! http://www.gearxs.com/gearxs/product...oducts_id=8687

Hell, that's why I'm broke!. In all seriousness John thanks for the link the ones I was looking at were costing a minimum of $300.00 and change. So yeah I can afford to eke-out $30 + bucks. Thanks for helping me out.

Trina/tdb

johnwill · 04-12-2008, 08:44 AM

No problem.

04-07-2008, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
tdb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 75 OS: Windows 98, XPSP2, & Vista Home Premium SP1 Puppy 4.0 & DSL 4.1 Linux	Network system sharing a printer on 4 OS. Ultimately I would like to create a network where both my notebooks Compaq WinXP/HP Vista could access/use the printer from my Presario 5050 Win98 desktop via Wi-Fi. But to do this, I need to find a wireless USB adapter for my Presario 5050. Also I thought about having a dual boot with Linux/Puppy ISO. I would also like Linux/Puppy ISO to be able to access the Internet too. Any suggestions or advice? Much needed. Thanks. tdb Last edited by tdb : 04-07-2008 at 05:22 PM.

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,754 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Network system sharing a printer on 4 OS. Truthfully, I'd buy an Ethernet connected print server instead. This will allow universal sharing of the printer for any O/S and is a much better solution that trying to do it through W98. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

04-09-2008, 01:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
tdb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 75 OS: Windows 98, XPSP2, & Vista Home Premium SP1 Puppy 4.0 & DSL 4.1 Linux	Re: Network system sharing a printer on 4 OS. Oh yeah now I know what you speak of when you say Ethernet Connected print server. Nah, that's not an options, I can't afford it. Oh well. Thanks Trina

04-11-2008, 05:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,754 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Network system sharing a printer on 4 OS. You sure you can't afford it? For someone that has multiple computer, less than $30 doesn't seem to be that big a deal! http://www.gearxs.com/gearxs/product...oducts_id=8687 __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

04-12-2008, 08:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,754 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Network system sharing a printer on 4 OS. No problem. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience