The average user isn’t competent to edit a printer file, and shouldn’t have to. Unfortunately, the simple act of sharing a printer with Mac or Windows machines in the house, requires it.
You should see the hoops I had to jump through to get Linux to talk to my Iogear wireless printer queue. Windows and Mac simply saw it and used it. Linux is not ready for average users. (And I hate the new Ubuntu desktop)
Interesting. My experience is different. With my network-enabled printer, my linux box just sees it, installed the correct drivers, and can use it with no issues.
(And I hate the new Ubuntu desktop)
You and me both.