questions regarding debian use

On Wed, 2007-02-21 at 15:01 -0500, wrote:
> 1. When I attempted to add my printer, was unable to complete
> installation process. Initially, the name and model of my printer popped
> up automatically, but in the screen where I am suppose to choose printer
> make and model, my model # was not listed. I have a Lexmark Z735, or
> Lexmark 700 series. What do I do? I tried downloading from the web,
> which I was able to do, but then was unable to open it. Please help.

Hi,

Sadly, the Lexmark Z735 does not seem to be supported at all. It's
actually listed as a "paperweight" in the OpenPrinting database. This is
often because the manufacturer refuses to cooperate and support
GNU/Linux.
See http://openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Lexmark-Z735

> 2. Do I understand currectly that I do NOT need an anti virus program
> with Debian?

That's correct.

> 3. How do I make Evolution my default e-mail, so I no longer need my
> current one with Bellsouth?

If you are using Debian "Etch" 4.0, you should be able to set it as
default going to Desktop > Preferences > Preferred Applications and
select Evolution in the Mail reader category.

Hope this helps!

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tbctalonso@bellsouth.net wrote:

> Hi! We just installed Debian a couple of days ago, and so far are
> thrilled with what we've found! I've just encountered a couple of
> difficulties, I'd like to request help with.

Glad to hear it, and you've come to the right place.

> 1. When I attempted to add my printer, was unable to complete
> installation process. Initially, the name and model of my printer popped
> up automatically, but in the screen where I am suppose to choose printer
> make and model, my model # was not listed. I have a Lexmark Z735, or
> Lexmark 700 series. What do I do? I tried downloading from the web,
> which I was able to do, but then was unable to open it. Please help.

Lexmark printers are notoriously difficult to get working under Linux in
general as Lexmarks don't quite work like other makes and Lexmark is
unwilling to cooperate with the free software community on making working
drivers for something other than Windows. Best bet is to hock 'em on eBay
and get yourself a comparable HP or Epson.

> 2. Do I understand currectly that I do NOT need an anti virus program
> with Debian?

Right, but you do need to take precautions like being weary of sourceless
binaries and not logging in or escalating to root unless you truly need
root.

> 3. How do I make Evolution my default e-mail, so I no longer need my
> current one with Bellsouth?

Evolution is an email client, not an email provider, so i'm a little
confused as to the nature of this question.

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