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

[Wilson H Yau]

Thanks for all the quick replies!
However, is there any other way to do what I want without even
installing StarOffice on client machines?


Scott Sanbeg wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
> 
> 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!