printing word (*.doc) files from Linux/Samba clients to a NT print server

[Scott Sanbeg]

Okay, I'll help. :)  You might want to have a look at http://www.sun.com, 
and in the upper-right corner, click on StarOffice.  StarOffice is a 
office suite of apps and it has the ability to read and write MS Office97 
documents.  You can elect to do an initial network install, and then 
install a workstation (the bulk of the files being resident on your 
network server).

I cannot comment on sending Word files directly to Samba, because I use 
Vmware for the few things I have to do THAT way. :)

Hope this helps,
Scott


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On 12/12/00, 10:30:28 AM, Wilson H Yau <wilson at coms.com> wrote regarding 
printing word (*.doc) files from Linux/Samba clients to a NT print  server:


> Hi all!  I am using Linux workstation with Samba running on it.  As most
> people still keep sending to me emails with attached Micro$oft type
> documents.  Is there any way to print them out without installing WINE
> or VMware (and  Windows & Office) on my machine?

> Some people said to me that I could dump all MS files to a NT print
> server with using Samba, is it plausible?  If yes, how to do that?

> Many thanks for your help...help me to keep away from being forced to
> purchasing expensive proprietary software.

> Thanks again!