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Re: Ubuntu package in Debian

From Matthieu Méquignon <ml@fwzte.xyz>
Newsgroups linux.debian.user
Subject Re: Ubuntu package in Debian
Date 2016-05-31 19:30 +0200
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I've personnally installed my canon MG5500 from cups.
Did you tried this way ?

On 31/05/2016 19:05, Brian wrote:
> On Tue 31 May 2016 at 09:07:18 +0000, Marcin Solski wrote:
>
>> I'm starting to use Debian. Chosen testing for now to support my latest
>> hardware. I also need to install home wireless printer/scanner. I've found
>> drivers and application on manufacturer website (
>> http://www.canon.pl/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/inkjet/pixma_mg_series/pixma_mg2950.aspx?type=drivers=).
>> There are packages available in deb format but as the requirement section
>> says it's for Ubuntu. Will I do much harm for Debian installing it? As per
>> Debian Wiki it's not recommended but I'm afraid I have not much choice.
> May we have the full name of the file you download to get packages in
> deb format?
>
> Which page on the Debian wiki are you referring to?
>

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Ubuntu package in Debian Marcin Solski <masolski@gmail.com> - 2016-05-31 11:30 +0200
  Re: Ubuntu package in Debian Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk> - 2016-05-31 19:10 +0200
    Re: Ubuntu package in Debian Matthieu Méquignon <ml@fwzte.xyz> - 2016-05-31 19:30 +0200
      Re: Ubuntu package in Debian Michael Milliman <michael.e.milliman@gmail.com> - 2016-05-31 20:20 +0200

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