Didn’t GNU project start because of a printer?

  • Dabundis@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    If you’re like me and only print something once or twice a year, check whether you can print at your local library. It may cost a few cents per sheet, but I’d sooner give my library a dollar than give a company like HP a penny

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    11 months ago

    Alright. Go for it. I’m just not gonna buy your shit. I am exited to see how this will end for you.

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      11 months ago

      Probably pretty well given some companies and people will be some silly little tech sluts for the convenience of not looking up better alternatives for 10 minutes, and likely paying a bit more upfront.

      That said I hope there’s gonna be some printer piracy

  • Dr. Wesker@lemmy.sdf.org
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    11 months ago

    HP has sucked for decades now, because of this kind of business mindset.

    For now, I only buy Brother printers.

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      11 months ago

      And with brother there is a “ignore low toner warning” option that lets you keep printing until the toner is actually gone.

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        11 months ago

        Our Brother laser printer just ran out of toner for the 2nd time in 12+ years. We bought a new toner cartridge for $12 that will last us another 5+ years.