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That's understandable. The last time I was able to install a brand printer successfully without issues in Windows was back then in Windows 7. In comparison, Linux doesn't even let me try to install the printer. I just plug them in and they're ready and they work. How can I fix this???
Short of becoming a developer, I think the fix is participation in Linux communities. Participate in forums, create issues in relevant repos, and be the change you want to see in the world. I know that doesn't get you printing now, but we all need to put in a little work now to build the world we want. And if we all pull together rather than flex our egos, things will improve.
I think you didn't get my point. I meant in Windows I have to fight to install the printer, but in Linux I can't even do that because Linux is too good and handles the printing perfectly for me.
That said if what you are suggesting is we could create issues in relevant repos to make the hardware install process in Linux more... interactive like it is in Windows, with an assistant that tries in vain to download drivers from the internet, a "shield" that asks you to load the drivers from a floppy disk
A:\and that needs a hardware reboot every time you plug in a new USB mouse.... hmmm.... maybe you are on to something.Oh, derp. You're right; I totally read that incorrectly.